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+ Wonderful weekend The Covenant Life Church of Palmer Ranch hosted its Day of Hope outreach event July 26. The event helped more than 150 children, primarily from Gulf Gate Elementary, with getting ready for school. Hundreds of volunteers and Sarasota organizations, including Blondie’s Cookies, All Faiths Food Bank, Publix and Yoder’s, made the free, day-long event possible. Families enjoyed a meal before they navigated through services such as dental and medical exams, haircuts and family photos, before playing in the bounce house and receiving backpacks full of school supplies.

On Aug. 1, businesses in the Rosemary District announced the formation of the Sarasota Design District, the latest attempt to revitalize a neighborhood that has long been the target of redevelopment efforts.

The Sarasota Design District is an association comprising more than 20 businesses. The idea,

members say, is to establish the area as a one-stop destination for people interested in home design — from architecture to furnishing, and everything in between. The businesses involved include interior designers, home electronics stores, cabinetmakers and real estate developers, all of whom are concentrated within

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a small enclave of the Rosemary District.

Michael Bush, president of the Rosemary District Neighborhood Association and co-owner of the furniture store Home Resource, spearheaded the newly formed association. Bush had noticed a

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Bayfront group unfazed by other plans Sam Tucker and Wall Smith

+ Sundae Sundays To beat the summer heat, the Siesta Key Chapel’s Men’s Fellowship hosted an ice cream social Sunday, in the chapel’s Fellowship Hall.

Families enjoyed ice cream sundaes after the 10 a.m. service. The Men’s Fellowship loves hosting social events for Siesta Key Chapel parishioners; in February the group invited couples to wear pink and red for its annual Valentine’s Dinner at Mattison’s 41.

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, the first group to publicly focus on developing a master plan for a stretch of public waterfront land, is moving forward despite the emergence of other visions.

On the face of it, the two most visible groups working on influencing the future of public waterfront land near the Van Wezel seem to be at odds with one another, down to their names — Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 and Sarasota Bayfront Now. The Sarasota Bayfront Now team has officially publicly unveiled its plans — which include

an aquarium, hotel, conference center and public park with a price tag topping $200 million — but the people behind Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 say they aren’t feeling any heat.

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Sarasota Bayfront Now’s plans include a bayfront trail and park, but Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 has no specifics in mind.

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ROSEMARY / FROM 1A number of businesses with the same niche near his, but it was only within the past nine months that he began to detail the other design-related services in the area — the quantity of which surprised even him.

“You start to write down every name and every business entity, and you go, ‘Oh, my God — there’s a lot more here than I ever thought there was,’” Bush said.

For a man dedicated to — and invested in — the success of the Rosemary District, the Sarasota Design District is more than just an opportunity for like-minded businesses to use each other as a signal boost. By creating the Sarasota Design District, Bush and the other members hope to continue the revival of the Rosemary District, which residents and city officials alike have cited as a priority for nearly a decade.

Much of the Rosemary District’s reputation — as a haven for homeless people, as a crime hotbed, as a neighborhood with little activity — is overstated, members of the Design District said. They acknowledge some shortcomings, with caveats: The homeless population is noticeable, but it’s not a deterrent for business. The biggest problem, rather, is just the perception that a big problem exists.

By creating a new image for people to associate with the neighborhood, Bush said he hopes to eliminate those preconceptions.

“It hasn’t been a deterrent for us and for a lot of people, but it still scares people — ‘Why do I want to drive north of Fruitville?’”

Bush said. “Creating this brand gives people a belief that there’s a

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Michael Bush, co-owner of Home Resource and president of the Rosemary District Neighborhood Association, spearheaded the Sarasota Design District in hopes that the rebranding could help draw attention to businesses the area. Already, more than 20 others have bought into his plans. lot more up here than just a couple of stores.”

Karen McKeiver, owner of the custom cabinetry store Cabinet Scapes, first moved her business to the Rosemary District three years ago. In that time, she said, she’s begun to notice growth in that regard. Her customers are undeterred by the location, and she said she hoped the formation of the Design District would help raise awareness of the day-to-day environment of the area.

“It’s very unintimidating to be here,” McKeiver said. “It has a very fresh feeling, a very creative vibe. All of the business owners who stretch this radius here love being here.”

Plans aligning

The Sarasota Design District is just one of several attempts to kick-start the Rosemary District, a neighborhood residents say was poised to take off before the recession hit. With the economy recovering, those residents — and city leaders — hope now is the time for development to actually take place.

The proposed Rosemary Residential Overlay District would allow for higher density housing developments within the area, and a 450-unit apartment complex is already slated for the neighborhood if the overlay receives state approval. The city is also in the process of finalizing

a development agreement for a public-private “catalyst project” on Boulevard of the Arts. If approved, the Rosemary Square project would include residential, retail and office space, with a focus on the fine arts — including a boutique theater.

Bush said he hoped the concurrent efforts to encourage growth would dovetail with the creation of the Design District, but the new branding could have a more immediate impact than the other developments. “(The overlay district) creates more density; more density leads to more development in the Rosemary District,” Bush said.

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The group is modeling itself after the Miami Design District, a neighborhood that was revitalized in the mid-’90s by home design stores before recently evolving into a hub for high-end retail fashion. When consultant Robert Gibbs presented a report on the Rosemary District’s capacity for retail growth at a City Commission meeting last month, he said the Rosemary District could use the Miami Design District as inspiration.

For Bush, who had not spoken with Gibbs, it was confirmation that he was on the right track.

“In our world, it just became a reinforcement that we’re onto a good thing,” Bush said.

The Design District has to tackle some procedural tasks — setting up a board of directors, creating a bank account, determining the exact boundaries — before it can approach anything more ambitious. Already, businesses say they’ve seen an uptick in referrals; before the group’s formation, Bush said, neighboring stores didn’t really talk with one another.

Once the Design District is solidified, there is hope a significant transformation will take place — not just for businesses, but for the neighborhood as a whole.

“I see the future of the Rosemary District as a destination, an absolute destination,” McKeiver said, before imagining a conversation reflective of the renovation the Design District hopes to achieve. “’Where do you want to go tonight? Let’s go to the Rosemary District.’ It’s all going to be here.”

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The south county pier has been closed for two years due to permitting issues.

It will reopen in December after a $300,000 structural project is complete.

The Osprey fishing pier is a simple, unassuming structure stretching out into the bay. Tucked away from plain sight, it once drew residents together for celebratory events such as picnics and fish fries.

If someone didn’t know where it was, they might turn around before reaching the end of the paved road, thinking they’d missed it. There’s barely room for one car to park in the small lot.

The pier has been abandoned after two years of closure due to the deteriorating concrete foundation. The plain wooden structure is blocked from access.

However, the pier used to be the center of the Osprey community for decades, from the early 1940s well into the ’70s.

Jon Thaxton, an Osprey resident and former District 5 county commissioner, remembers the essential role the pier played in his youth, back in the 1960s.

“Everybody went there,” he said. “It was the focal point of the community.”

Every summer, Osprey would hold an annual boat race in the bay. Community organizations, such as Osprey Baptist Church, would hold picnics and fish fries off the pier. Back then, the pier had a larger plot of land for people to come and spend the day. Even commercial fishermen used it to launch their nets there, Thaxton said.

For others, it provided a fun and relaxing place to watch the sunsets.

Thaxton’s fondest memory of the pier was the day some fishermen pulled a giant manta ray out of the Gulf. It was so big a wrecking crane was called in to pull it out, and, even then, the crane couldn’t lift it all the way out of the water, he said.

He remembered reaching out to touch the skin of the magnificent creature.

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The beloved pier closed in May 2012 after county engineers inspected the aged concrete foundation and found it to be dangerously deteriorated.

The plan was a simple reconstruction project, with no major changes to the design of the pier, said George Tatge, manager of beaches and water access parks for the county.

“Normally it’s quick to get a permit,” he said. “We were thinking it would be built

and done by now.”

However, the federal government’s Fish and Wildlife Department had identified a “critical management area” to the south of the pier — the area was thought to be a breeding ground for the smalltooth sawfish, an endangered species, said Rob LaDue, the county project manager.

A biologist studied the water nearby to make sure construction would not negatively impact the fish if they frequented the water near the pier.

After nine months, the federal depart-

ment cleared the area cleared for construction and the project was able to move forward.

The county received the federal permit in January and had an engineer complete the project design.

The building permit was received in July, and the project was issued a notice to proceed. Construction is slated to start this month. The project costs $300,000 but received a grant from the West Coast Inland Navigation District, LaDue said.

The pier is set to be open again in December and will be ADA accessible.

“It’s a major community asset,” Tatge said. “The pier fills a niche for old-style fishers.”

The picnics and festivals ended in the late ’70s, long before the pier closed, as private individuals bought Osprey’s waterfront property near the pier. But the pier remained dear to the community’s heart, and fishermen used it until it closed.

“It’s been hard on a lot of people,” Thaxton said. “I can speak virtually for everyone in Osprey that we will be thrilled to have it back again.”

by Jessica Salmond | Staff Writer

Safety concerns surface in SUP proposal Sarasota County currently forbids watercraft at public beaches with lifeguards, but the county is considering two options to allow vendors to rent stand-up paddleboards to beachgoers.

While the county considers allowing stand-up paddleboard rentals on public beaches, others are concerned with its affect on public safety.

The Sarasota County Commission received a proposal in February from Rob Alfieri, owner of SUP Sarasota and founder of the Sarasota SUP Race Series, to allow a vendor to rent boards at the beach.

Currently, paddleboarders can launch from any non-lifeguarded public beach access area. Watercrafts of any kind are prohibited on the lifeguarded sections of the beach, said Tricia Wisner, the business development coordinator for Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Department. There is about 2,400 feet of lifeguarded beach on Siesta Key. The county is considering two options.

The first is to reduce the swimming zone on the beach’s shoreline by 50 to 100 feet, thereby giving enough space to allow paddleboard launching, Wisner said.

Vendors could then rent paddleboards to beachgoers on the public beach.

The second option is a vendor could rent paddleboards at non-lifeguarded beach access areas. Currently, people contact paddleboard rental companies, meet them at the beach access point and receive their boards, Wisner said.

The county held a public meeting Tuesday to inform the public about its ideas and to receive feedback.

“It’s a great sport, but the issue is doing it at lifeguarded beaches,” said Michael Shay, president of the Siesta Key Association.

Shay said he is not in favor of allowing paddleboards to be rented at the busy lifeguarded beaches because paddleboarders could potentially come in contact with swimmers.

If paddleboarders go beyond the swim zone in the Gulf, then they are at risk of encountering watercrafts such as Jet Skis, parasails and boats. Inexperienced paddleboarders might have a problem handling boat wakes, too.

“There are plenty of places to stand-up paddleboard,” Shay said.

Scott Montgomery, Sarasota County lifeguard manager, said the lifeguarding division would prefer not to allow paddleboarding near the swim zone because of the safety concern.

If a paddleboarder was not wearing a leash to the board and fell off, the board could fly out from under him and hit someone, he said.

Alfieri said there are ways to reduce the risks involved in paddleboarding. Some boards are made with soft tops and sides, and others are inflatable, therefore reducing the chance of injury should someone fall off or get hit with a board.

Alfieri said some people are already paddleboarding near the swim zone. The

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Currently, paddleboarders are allowed to launch their boards at the county’s public beach access points and any public beach without lifeguards. The proposal the county is considering would allow a vendor to rent paddleboards to beachgoers on the lifeguarded beaches on Siesta Key. proposal would allow the county to regulate people’s actions.

Alfieri said the rental company at the Siesta Key Beach should provide supervision and training for renters. By providing training, safety instruction and guided tours, renters would reduce the risks of injury while providing a good experience to customers.

“It’s not just good business for the SUP vendor; it’s good promotion for Sarasota,” Alfieri said.

The Gulf draws paddleboarders because of the experience of being able to see in the open water and get a firsthand look at marine life, as well for the exercise, Alfieri said.

“It’s like yoga, meditation, going to the gym and going to the zoo all at one time,” he said.

The second public meeting will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Nokomis County Center, 234 E. Nippino Trail, Nokomis.

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+ County files lawsuit against Sanborn Studios The county filed a lawsuit against Sanborn Studios LLC July 28 for a breach of contract and indebtedness.

The county entered an agreement with Sanborn in 2010 to offer an incentive to relocate to Sarasota and help promote economic development and encourage new business.

Sanborn had told the county it would produce about 117 new jobs from 2010 to 2013. The positions were to be full time with an average wage of $72,029. For each position Sanborn failed to make, it was supposed to reimburse the county $2,992.

The county gave Sanborn two incentives, one for location and the other for operations, totaling $650,000.

After just more than a year, Sanborn closed its studio in Lakewood Ranch in December 2011 and failed to create the required jobs.

Sanborn defended its actions in a press release, noting it met with the county last year. At that meeting, the county affirmed Sanborn had created 200 jobs that met the stipulations in the contract.

+ Grand Prix surpasses 2013 economic impact

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The 2014 Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival sailed into Sarasota County last month and unfurled an even greater economic impact than the previous year.

The 30th annual boat race and event, held from June 28 through July 6, spurred a $17.2 million overall economic impact and generated 15,900 room nights in local hotels. Out-of-county visitors (the largest boon to a local economy during an event) spent $9.6 million, which was an 8.6% jump over the previous year’s event.

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Wednesday, Aug. 18, Commission Chambers, City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota

+ Sarasota deputies investigate homicide A domestic-related shooting left one man dead Monday, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office announced.

Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call before 1 p.m. at a home on Ranchero Drive and found the body of 41-year-old Michael Reign Goodman.

Authorities took Karli Wilbanks, 25, in for questioning but released her pending further investigation.

Goodman owned the used-car dealership A to Z Autos Inc. located on South Tamiami Trail, according to filings with the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations.

+ Correction The July 30 Diversions article about Howard Millman misstated the year he left the Asolo Repertory Theatre. He left the Asolo for a second time in 2006.

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Art committee seeks expertise for roundabouts

The city’s Public Art Committee is planning for the biggest project in the group’s history — which is why the advisory board is calling for a pro.

Beginning in March, the Public Art Committee began working on a project to locate artwork for the roughly 16 roundabouts scheduled for construction in the city over the next decade. To tackle the task, the group has held a series of special meetings to discuss the criteria for the artwork — and has begun the process of enlisting outside help to assist along the way.

The group agreed it was essential for an experienced project manager to come on board to guide the committee through the uncharted territory it was on the verge of entering. Since then, board members have discussed the criteria for selecting — and the responsibilities of — that project manager, culminating in a request for proposals expected to be ready sometime before the end of the month.

Trulee Jamison, chairwoman of the city’s Public Art Committee, said the search for artwork to place in the center of roundabouts represents not only an important civic endeavor, but also the most arduous undertaking with which the group has ever been tasked.

“This is the largest-scale project we have worked on as a committee to date,” Jamison said. “It’s a project that, by the guidelines we have set up, is going to be unique to the state of Florida.”

At Wednesday’s Public Art Committee meeting, the group went over the final list of qualifications and duties for the project manager with David Smith, the city’s general manager of neighborhood and development services. The job is expected to be a part-time position for an undetermined contract period, but the group developed a series of 22 duties for the eventual project manager to fulfill. Those include:

Before it begins looking for artwork to place in the center of planned roundabouts throughout the city, the Public Art Committee is searching for someone to lead the way.

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As the city begins to vastly expand the number of roundabouts downtown and along U.S. 41 over the next decade, the Public Art Committee will enlist the help of a seasoned professional to help place sculptures in the center of the traffic features.

• Assisting with the procurement of artwork and recommendation of artists; • Working with organizations seeking to donate or fund artwork for display; • Developing and monitoring a budget for artwork for each individual roundabout; • Assisting in fundraising outreach and applications for grant funding; • Determining the logistics and scale for displaying the artwork at each roundabout; and • Contributing to public outreach associated with the project.

The Public Art Committee is looking for an individual knowledgeable about contemporary art and public art project management, with experience acquiring art for and managing large art installations. The RFP seeks someone with the ability to work up to 30 hours per week in the initial stages of the project while continuing to contribute on a part-time basis over several years, but Jamison said the ultimate role — and cost — of the manager is still to be determined.

“We were pushing the need for a project manager to launch this project as it needed

to be launched,” Jamison said. “This is a work in progress; the entire development of the roundabouts is a work in progress.”

Although there is no central theme for the artwork yet, the group did develop some criteria for the sculptures envisioned for the centers of the roundabouts, which the city expects to be museum-quality, largescale, free-standing and original fine art.

Smith said he hoped to have a project manager identified by early 2015. The first roundabout the group will work on, located at Orange Avenue and Main Street, has an expected completion date of late 2015.

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With a potential budget of $50,000 — a number Moran said is purely hypothetical at this point — the DID would be able to purchase 25 wraparound baskets, which would come with an annual maintenance cost of $27,000. The DID could also purchase 40 hanging baskets, with a yearly maintenance budget of $33,000.

The group also discussed the aesthetics of hanging flower baskets and banners on the same light poles.

Board members indicated support for alternating between banners and bas-

kets. If the DID wishes to reorganize the light pole adornments, it will have to work with the Downtown Sarasota Alliance, which currently manages the downtown banner program per an agreement with the city.

The board is still undecided on which option it will pursue, should it choose to invest in hanging pole baskets at all. At Tuesday’s meeting, however, multiple DID members offered their preference for the original wraparound design — even if it does come at a price.

“It just looks better,” board member Eileen Hampshire said. “I think we can’t afford not to do it.”

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BAYFRONT / FROM 1A front 20:20 has received from the city. The group has been in contact with the City Commission since March and received approval last month for city staff to participate in the group’s visioning process.

The other reason Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 members don’t feel pressure to compete with Sarasota Bayfront Now is because they believe they’re focusing on something entirely different.

“They don’t compete,” said Jon Thaxton, director of community investment with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and a participant in the Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 group.

“One is a process — Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is putting together a process that could provide guidance on the public land bayfront development.

Sarasota Bayfront Now is a plan for the public bayfront development.”

This distinction allows Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 to stand apart from the ready-to-go development plan that Sarasota Bayfront Now has presented — to the displeasure of some city commissioners.

Rather than concentrate on what goes where, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 has focused its efforts on bringing a broad group of community representatives to the table. The effort, which began with Visit Sarasota County Board of Directors Chairman Michael Klauber, has expanded to include neighborhood groups such as the Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations, arts organizations such as the Sarasota Orchestra and economic associations such as

the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

After assurance from the City Commission the group was on the right track last month, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 has continued to focus on broadening its base. When it’s satisfied all of the interested parties are involved, then it will work on developing a series of community priorities to use as a point of reference when evaluating potential bayfront developments. The group is considering hiring an outside consultant to help lead the conversation about community priorities.

“I think that the community has a track record for reacting negatively when pushed into a corner on things like this,” Visit Sarasota County President Virginia Haley said. “Hopefully, by having this broader, more visionary conversation in a positive way, (it) can make good things happen.”

The emergence of a new plan — whose developers are advocating quick action — isn’t going to deter the work of Sarasota Bayfront 20:20. Drayton Saunders, president of Michael Saunders & Co., said that although the group is taking a more deliberate approach, it is just as intent on making sure a project is ultimately completed.

“Each one of those people who attends those meetings — from CCNA to Visit Sarasota County to the orchestra — has the same intent, to make sure we really engage and conduct a community-led process to develop a best-of-class bayfront,” Saunders said. “That’s what we’re focused on, that’s what we have been focused on, and that’s what we will focus on.”

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20:20 view the Sarasota Bayfront Now team as a potential collaborator, not as competition.

Haley said that she was aware of other plans for the bayfront that are also in development. She’s hopeful all parties interested in that land would be willing to be a part of the community visioning process.

Thaxton said that, although the focuses of the two groups may have made them seem adversarial, the natural course of things is to have both parties work together.

“I think collaboration is the logical outcome of the unfortunate timing,” Thaxton said. “You had two groups working without one really knowing what the other one was doing. I think it just kind of rose to the surface in somewhat of an unfortunate way that created a stumbling block to a collaborative effort.”

For any project to be completed in a satisfactory way — for the city, for other interested stakeholders and for the community as a whole — Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 believes developers need to be willing to go through its chosen procedure, so that those parties can rest assured the proper support exists to move forward.

Although the Sarasota Bayfront Now group might want to move more quickly, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 thinks its process will be worth the wait.

“Frankly, if I were a developer and I wanted a public-private partnership to gain access to public real estate, I would be thrilled to have a preexisting group to go to and consolidate that effort,” Thaxton said. “It can be formidable. It makes herding cats look like herding lemmings.”

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Primary recommendations When Sarasota and Manatee county voters color in their ballots on or before Aug. 26 for the primary elections, they will find most of the races will be for local offices.

Keeping track of these candidates — who they are, their qualifications and what they stand for — and determining for whom to vote is a challenge.

If you haven’t already voted, to help you gain perspective, this week we provide information and recommendations on eight of the races in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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DISTRICT 2 — Candidates: Paul Caragiulo; Shannon Snyder With Commissioner Joe Barbetta having reached term limits, politically ambitious Caragiulo apparently decided that marked the opportunity to end his frustration with his fellow Sarasota city commissioners and vie for a seat on a commission that actually accomplishes good work for its constituents.

For months, it looked as though Caragiulo would be the obvious successor to Barbetta — even in spite of Caragiulo’s being a member of the often dysfunctional City Commission.

But then, as bizarreness goes at City Hall, another city commissioner, Shannon Snyder, decided to challenge Caragiulo for the Republican nomination for District 2 County Commission seat.

What?

Now there are two city commissioners, neither of whom can claim a convincing record of accomplishments that have helped propel the city forward.

But now we know what’s going on. Snyder is representing anti-growth neighborhood factions as the antidote to Caragiulo’s probusiness philosophy. That group wants to break up the three-vote, pro-business block on the County Commission, and Snyder is its stalking horse.

But if you evaluate the performances of Caragiulo and Snyder during their tenures on the City Commission, Caragiulo better embraces than Snyder the Republican values of limited government, fiscal responsibility and pro-economic growth — albeit in moderation, not as a strident libertarian. Perhaps one of the convincing arguments for Caragiulo is he is sincerely motivated to do what he can as a policymaker to make Sarasota a place where his children can find good jobs and live in a thriving, beautiful community.

Caragiulo would be a work horse and tough watchdog on county spending.

Recommendation: Paul Caragiulo DISTRICT 4 — Candidates: Alan Maio; Lourdes Ramirez This race is to fill the seat of Commissioner Nora Patterson, who also has reached her term limits.

And the candidates in this race pretty much portray the story of Sarasota County: an accomplished business owner, entrepreneur and operator whose companies created hundreds of well-paying, tax-paying jobs in Florida and helped build roads and homes for thousands of Sarasota County residents (Maio) versus one of the county’s leading neighborhood activists who advocates for tight restrictions on development (Ramirez).

Pro-growth versus restricted growth.

But here’s one of the unique aspects of this race: Maio is not as unabashedly prodevelopment as you might expect, and Ramirez is not unabashedly anti-business as you might expect. Call Maio center-right, albeit more right than center; and Ramirez center-left, albeit more left than center.

Maio describes his vision for Sarasota County this way: “How about a healthy dose of positive passion? I hope we can be more accepting to encouraging our young people to stay here and have businesses locate here on their own [not with subsidies, he told us], and in the process

OBSERVER PRIMARY RECOMMENDATIONS Sarasota County NON-PARTISAN RACES Circuit Judge Group 17 — Susan Maulucci School Board District 1 — Ken Marsh or Bridget Ziegler School Board District 4 — Shirley Brown School Board District 5 — Jane Goodwin REPUBLICAN PARTY County Commission District 2 — Paul Caragiulo County Commission District 4 — Alan Maio Hospital Board Central Seat 2 — Joseph DeVirgilio Hospital Board Northern Seat 1 — Richard Merritt Hospital Board Northern Seat 2 — Robert Strasser Hospital Board Southern Seat 1 — Darryl Henry Hospital Board Southern Seat 2 — Gregory Carter Sarasota Charter Review Board — District 1: Paul Cajka Sr.; District 5: Bruce Dillon

we should do no harm to the environment.

Those two things are not mutually exclusive.”

Ramirez’s vision is not much different: “I’d like to see more diversity in the economy so we can have more families here.” She would like the region’s colleges and universities to collaborate with the Sarasota County Economic Development Corp. to flesh out growth in key industries — but without subsidies to corporations.

And she professes fiscal frugality. “I want to see where we can save money,” she says.

In Maio and Ramirez, voters have two passionate, even-keeled candidates who have been deeply involved in their communities. Maio has the fuller resume — including stints on the county’s code enforcement board, board of zoning appeals, planning commission and the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council. Ramirez has served as president of the Siesta Key Association and Council of Neighborhood Association.

When you compare the history of the two, Ramirez inevitably would fall on the side of favoring more government restrictions on development.

Maio, throughout his 30 years in business and service in Sarasota County, has demonstrated a history of integrity, common sense and fair-mindedness.

Recommendation: Alan Maio

SARASOTA SCHOOL BOARD

DISTRICT 1 — Candidates: Velton Hodges, Ken Marsh, Paul J. Schafer and Bridget Ziegler (incumbent) This is a great lineup of candidates: Velton Hodges, 60, is a 30-year educator in Sarasota schools and former president for 12 years of the Sarasota County teachers union.

Ken Marsh, 63, has spent 35 years in public education, retiring recently as the head of long-range planning for the Sarasota County School District. It’s not exaggerating to say no one knows more about the inner and outer workings, operations and finances of the district than does Marsh. No one.

Paul Schafer, 71, spent 37 years as a professor of reading and dean of the school of education at St. Bonaventure University and served as a county legislator and school board member in upstate New York.

Bridget Ziegler, 32, the incumbent appointed by Gov. Rick Scott, is a new mother, an insurance representative for a Sarasota company and a fireball of youthful enthusiasm for education.

Together, they would make a solid school board. Unfortunately, only one can win.

Of all the candidates, we like Hodges’ candidness. He gives you the impression he doesn’t expect to have much of a chance

to win. But he told us he is running for the board seat because “there are some things I want to say.” Two things in particular: 1. “My biggest issue is we no longer have school resource officers (armed security officers) in our elementary schools. I don’t understand that decision. How can you not pay for that? It’s a matter of priorities.”

2. “I don’t see the district moving forward.

It has no discernible action plan.We haven’t gone anywhere. We’re sitting still.”

Hodges says he would include teachers in that process of determining a vision and a plan. “They would own it.”

He makes good points.

So does Professor Shafer. Everything this career reading professor says makes a lot of sense. He knows the issues. He would be a good, pragmatic, common-sense board member. He’s right: There should be a community discussion about charter schools. Should there be a limit?

But when we assess the four candidates vying for this seat, the decision comes down to two: Marsh and Ziegler.

By virtue of her age, Ziegler has the thinnest CV and could be regarded as the least qualified of the four candidates.

But that’s also an advantage. Her lack of experience — along with her passion and fearlessness — means she is uninhibited in challenging the status quo and establishment. She represents the next generation of parents and students, and that perspective is a fresh addition to the board.

Too often government bodies become tired and stale. They need someone to rouse the rabble, to help push an organization to the next level. Ziegler would do that well. As the appointed incumbent, she has already started.

But then there’s Marsh. For a career bureaucrat, he is full of entrepreneurial ideas. This one is good: A Pine View-like pre-K and kindergarten for struggling children.

While we strongly endorse the idea of a youthful, challenge-authority board member like Ziegler, when placed side by side with Marsh, his depth of knowledge, his relationships with key people from Tallahassee to the county administration building and his thoughtful, creative ideas are too valuable to pass up.

Recommendation: Ken Marsh or Bridget Ziegler

DISTRICT 4 — Candidates: Shirley Brown (incumbent); Helen Wolff Kudos to Helen Wolff, mother and professional translator. Rather than just complain, she decided to try to do something about it. That “it” is Common Core.

Wolff doesn’t like the obsession with these top-down standards. Unfortunately, as a school board there is not much she could do. The Legislature dictates.

Brown, a former state representative from Sarasota, knows all about Tallahassee mandates. But she also knows as a board member she is bound by law to implement the Legislature’s laws.

While we often differ philosophically with Brown on the role of government, Brown has proven to be an effective, hardworking board member who understands the myriad issues the board faces.

Recommendation: Shirley Brown DISTRICT 5 — Candidates: Jane Goodwin (incumbent); Randy McLendon Randy McLendon, an Englewood Realtor and church minister, is a clear-minded, common-sense thinker who would be just as valuable to the board as, say, most of the other candidates seeking the office.

But as we’ve noted before, elections typically are referenda on the performance of incumbents. In that vein, there is no reason not to retain and re-elect Jane Goodwin. She is a careful steward of taxpayer money, and the fact her peers elected her twice to chair the board demonstrates competence and integrity.

We’ll echo to some extent former

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teachers union President Velton Hodges’ comment that the district “is sitting still.”

Board members and the administration would argue otherwise, given all of the new Tallahassee mandates they must implement. Still, the board and district could do more to tell their story to taxpayers and where they are headed.

Nevertheless, when you think of all of the government entities in this region, the school board and district is one of the boards with the least amount of public strife. This reflects an organization that is well managed and has competent leadership. That starts at the top.

Recommendation: Jane Goodwin

12TH CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE

CANDIDATES: Art Jackman; Susan Maulucci These two candidates both have earned seats on the bench.

Jackman is currently a felony division chief in the 12th Circuit’s state attorney’s office, where he has served for 18 years.

In addition, he has served 28 years — and continues to serve — as a judge advocate and colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Throughout this time, he has tried hundreds of cases of all types.

Maulucci’s experience is equally extensive, if not more so. She served seven years as an assistant state attorney in this circuit; for the next 13 years she practiced family law, with an emphasis on children and juvenile guardianships.

Since 2004, Maulucci has served as a 12th Circuit general magistrate, the equivalent of a judge but without authority to try jury cases. In this position, she has presided over family law hearings and trials and always difficult Baker Act cases.

When you talk to lawyers and judges about Maulucci, they are unequivocal: Her experience, longtime community service as an advocate for children and judicial temperament make her an outstanding candidate for circuit judge.

We recommend Maulucci, and urge

Review Board is an odd duck in Florida government. It’s the only elected charter review board.

As such, at various times in the board’s history, individuals and groups have attempted to gain control of the board to engage in political shenanigans and power plays. Some, for instance, have tried to change the board’s bylaws to give it more power outside of its mission.

One former member, for instance, thought the charter board’s role should be that of a watchdog over the County Commission. He maintained a front-row, reserved seat at all County Commission meetings to serve as the charter review board’s self-appointed watchdog over the County Commission.

In truth, that’s not the mission of the charter review board. Its job is quite narrow: It reviews and proposes changes to the Sarasota County Charter. And there is a detailed process for that.

But that’s all it is supposed to do.

It’s not visible; it’s not exciting; nor does it have any authority in the dayto-day policy making in the county. And yet, it’s important to select the right candidates. If voters are not careful, a cabal of charter review board members could turn it into a political tool.

In that vein, there are two charter review board races on the Republican ballot Aug. 26. The winners will face opponents in November.

Jackman to try again. His turn will come.

Recommendation: Susan Maulucci

SARASOTA HOSPITAL DISTRICT

• CENTRAL SEAT 1: Joseph DeVirgilio (incumbent); Michael A. Suthpin • NORTHERN SEAT 1: Stefan Butz; Richard Merrill (incumbent) • NORTHERN SEAT 2: John “Jack” Brill; Robert K. Strasser (incumbent) • SOUTHERN SEAT 1: David Garafalo; Darryl W. Henry (incumbent) • SOUTHERN SEAT 2: Gregory Carter (incumbent); Lydia Tower A few weeks ago, Sarasota’s political gossip channels erupted with breathless, crisis chatter that Hospital Corporation of America was funneling $30,000 per candidate to a slate of candidates who would help HCA convert Sarasota Memorial Hospital from a public hospital to a private hospital.

Suffice it to say, it was juicy gossip, but the possibility of that actually occurring is akin to the Chicago Cubs winning a World Series.

With that issue put to rest, there is not much else in the way of controversies or incumbent board members’ performances that creates much drama for the five hospital board seats.

While the five challengers to the incumbents deserve consideration and respect for running for this office, we are choosing not to devote the space required to show the differences between the candidates. Here’s why: All five incumbents deserve to reelected. Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is operating as well as it ever has in the past quarter century. This is a testament to strong operating leadership and competent board oversight.

Recommendation: Joseph DeVirgilio; Richard Merrill; Robert K. Strasser; Darryl W. Henry; Gregory Carter

DISTRICT 1: Paul Cajka Sr.; Steven R. Fields (incumbent) This one is a conundrum.

Paul Cajka Sr. has been a resident of Sarasota since 1999 and is employed at Publix Super Markets. He ran for a Charter Review seat two years ago.

Cajka is well-intended. But when you talk to him about what he sees as the role of the charter review board, he says: “I want to make it possible [in the county] for growth, opportunity and prosperity … less restrictive for property rights. But I don’t want the charter to be

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like the state constitution — to become a three-ring notebook.”

Translation: He would like the charter review board to do more than what its mission requires.

His opponent, incumbent Steven Fields, current chair of the board, makes some charter review board members nervous. While he is adamant about keeping an elected charter review board, Fields is active. After he appointed a standing bylaws committee to review the board’s bylaws at the committee’s first meeting, he was the only member to show up with proposed changes to the bylaws. We were told Fields proposed 43 changes. Fields says it was only 11.

One those proposals included deleting from the bylaws the following criterion for considering amendments to the charter: “Amendments should avoid usurping the Board of County Commission’s authority.”

Fields says he proposed that at the request of a voter.

Fields knows how the system works.

Cajka would need to learn.

To be on the charter review board, one of the litmus tests should be: “Do no harm.” While Cajka wants to make policy changes, his ideas would go nowhere. If elected, he could do the least damage.

Recommendation: Paul Cajka Sr. DISTRICT 5: Bruce Dillon; Brian Slider Bruce Dillon is the standout candidate in this race. A 1970 Venice High graduate and resident of Nokomis, Dillon has a long history of community involvement on county advisory boards — president of the Friends of Legacy Trail and Friends of Sarasota County Parks; board member of the Nokomis Area Civic Association; past chair of the Nokomis Revitaliztion Advisory Committee; and more.

Asked if the charter review board should be more active in changing the charter, he says: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

Recommendation: Bruce Dillon

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Race organizers aim to create iconic event A trio of successful sports business leaders takes a shot at a new event, where the spotlight will be bright. Their process could be a blueprint for how executives overcome logistics hurdles.

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Sports event industry entrepreneurs Molly Jackson, Tony Driscoll and John Korff are behind the Sarasota Music Half Marathon. The debut race is scheduled for Feb. 8. it right from the get-go.”

The race is scheduled to start at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, just north of downtown Sarasota. The course hits the Ringling Bridge, St. Armands Circle and the Sarasota bayfront before it zigzags through several neighborhoods. The finish line is back at the Van Wezel.

The parts that weave through the neighborhoods are where logistics are paramount. That’s where there will be bands. There will also be up to 20 nonprofit organizations with booths along the course, aiding runners and

promoting their causes. Homeowners along the route will get a cowbell, says Korff, and a sheet that explains how to have a good time during the event.

“It’s not just about a race,” Korff says. “We are essentially trying to create a 13.1-mile party.”

To pull off a party like that with so many moving parts, says Korff, requires a team of doers who both know how to get stuff done and communicate with each other — constantly. The organizers plan to hire four people in key positions six weeks before the race, and there will be 400 volunteers.

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The race is set to make its debut Feb. 8 — a month before the 10th First Watch Half Marathon, scheduled for March 15.

The First Watch race set a record for runners this past March, says Miami-based race organizer Javier Sanchez, with 4,500 participants. That’s up nearly 30% over 2013, when there were 3,540 runners.

Minnesota-based Life Time Fitness, a publicly traded fitness and family recreation firm with $1.2 billion in annual sales, produces the race. Says Sanchez: “The event has seen a constant and steady growth every year.”

That growth, of course, has come without a direct competitor. Officials from both races say from a physical standpoint, well-trained runners should be able to compete in both events. But Sanchez concedes nothing in the battle to keep runners. “At this point we will continue to focus on the great product we have,” he says.

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He and his partners, instead, say for the first year, success would be to run a technically perfect race that sends a buzz-worthy blast through the region and runners’ community. Year three, adds Korff, is when a startup marathon event, at least a well-run one, tends to make a profit.

That makes pre-race awareness a second cousin to logistics. Says Jackson: “We don’t want people to find out about this on Monday after the race.”

Jackson, through New Balance, has supported multiple running and fitness events in the Sarasota-Bradenton market for more than a decade. The list includes the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay, which will celebrate 10 years next March.

Jackson remembers when she and some others planned the first Ringling Bridge Run in the early 2000s, “we didn’t know what we didn’t know,” she says.

The team now hopes its combined experience in sports events and local logistics will help make the marathon rock — for 2015 and well into the future.

“Every city has its must-do race,” Korff says. “The ones where all the locals say this is the best one. Our goal is to create an event for Sarasota that will be on everyone’s bucket list.”

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In an industry where first place is the ultimate goal, sports entrepreneur John Korff, in his latest venture, emphasizes size over speed.

That event is the Sarasota Music Half Marathon & Rockin’ Bridge 4 Miler. Not that Korff and his business partners, Sarasota Open tennis tournament director Tony Driscoll and Molly Jackson, who co-owns several area New Balance stores, aren’t concerned about speed. But the primary goal for the debut marathon, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 8, is all about being big, bold and beautiful.

“Ultimately we want to be like Gasparilla or Disney,” Driscoll says. “We want an iconic event in Sarasota.”

The road there will be a case study in how to quickly handle large-scale logistics, organization and planning — something many businesses face. Korff, Jackson and Driscoll are the principals behind the race, and they will invest $250,000 of their own money in it for year one. The race isn’t connected to the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Series, which runs races nationwide, including previous events in St. Petersburg.

“Our biggest challenge is this is totally a new concept,” says Korff, a consultant with the New York City Marathon for 15 years. “You have to make it look like the 10th year the first year. You have to do

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This is the second of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County School Board and Charter Review Board.

Sarasota County School Board District 1 VELTON HODGES

KEN MARSH

PAUL SCHAFER

What specific skills or experience do you have that qualifies you more than your opponent to serve as a member of the Sarasota County School Board?

None of my opponents has the breadth of experience I have in the Sarasota public schools. I have been a student (Sarasota High School class of 1971), parent, teacher and teacher representative for more than three decades in our school system. In addition to teaching. I served 12 years as the elected president of the Sarasota Classified Teachers Association.

In that position I worked directly with five different superintendents and numerous board members.

What specific skills or experience do you have that qualifies you more than your opponent to serve as a member of the Sarasota County School Board?

My qualifications include 35 years in local public education, leadership of six local and statewide organizations, facilitation of community initiatives and volunteering with numerous youth and senior services.

That experience, plus my knowledge of Florida school law and the school district’s staff and programs, prepare me to respond to whatever we face over the next four years.

What specific skills or experience do you have that qualifies you more than your opponent to serve as a member of the Sarasota County School Board?

My education, experience and commitment to education qualify me to be a member of the Sarasota County School Board.

I have more than 45 years of teaching experience and 15 years of experience as an Olean, N.Y. School Board member. I currently serve on the Sarasota County Literacy Council Board and tutor literacy students.

What is your position on charter schools?

I am not opposed to charter schools. The original intent of the charter school legislation was for the charter school to provide programs or special services not available in our public schools. As a School Board member, I will hold new charter applicants to that standard.

What is your position on

AGE: 60 FAMILY: Married with two daughters EDUCATION: A.A. degree, Manatee Junior College; bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of Georgia.

OCCUPATION: Retired teacher, Sarasota Public Schools, 34 years of service vouchers?

I oppose vouchers.

What is your vision for the Sarasota County School District?

When was the last time you heard the phrase “world-class education” spoken by our superintendent or School Board members? It’s time we stop patting ourselves on the back for being good and set a course to becoming great.

What is your position on charter schools?

I support the full range of public school choice, including charter schools.

I do question providing local financial resources to out-of-state and forprofit charter schools.

What is your position on vouchers?

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AGE: 63 FAMILY: Married, one child EDUCATION: Bachelor’s in psychology and master’s of social work degrees, University of Georgia OCCUPATION: Former director of long-range planning, Sarasota County Schools standards.

What is your vision for the Sarasota County School District?

We must maintain our excellent instructional delivery system, our overwhelming community support, our efficient operations division, and our award-winning finance department so we can expand our efforts to reach struggling students while maintaining our arts, athletics and gifted programs.

What is your position on charter schools?

Although I support parents’ right to choose, I believe there should be a moratorium on new charter schools. The charter schools we now have in Sarasota County take $50 million dollars from the operating budget.

What is your position on vouchers?

I fully support private education, but the questions become: Should tax-

AGE: 71 FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in elementary education; master’s degree in special education; Ed.D. in reading and language arts OCCUPATION: Reading specialist, Keiser University; professor emeritus, St. Bonaventure University payers pick up the costs for a private education?

What is your vision for the Sarasota County School District?

School board members should have only one aspiration: to provide the best education taxpayers can afford. My vision is to continue the tradition of excellence that has come to symbolize our schools.

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DISTRICT 4

BRIDGET ZIEGLER

SHIRLEY BROWN

HELEN WOLFF

What specific skills or experience do you have that qualifies you more than your opponent to serve as a member of the Sarasota County School Board?

As a businesswoman, an active member of the community, and a mother to a young child who will enter the district in a few years, I bring a perspective that is drastically different than my opponents. There needs to be a board member who will represent the parents of those children.

As an outsider — someone who has not worked within the system — I have the ability to see things from a fresh perspective.

What do you like about the new Florida State Standards? What don’t you like about them?

I like that they have aligned the high school graduation requirements more closely with business and college entry requirements. The new standards stress more critical thinking skills and encourage teachers to have students be more engaged in the learning process.

What do you like about the new Florida State Standards? What don’t you like about them?

This new system is being pilot-tested on the fly.

Private corporations wrote the Common Core standards with little teacher and public input. They are not accountable to voters and taxpayers. The Florida Standards are 99% Common Core. It is education without representation.

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What is your position on vouchers?

I also support the concept of vouchers. If Sarasota County Schools do not offer what a family desires

for their child, they should have the right to choose to go elsewhere.

What is your vision for the Sarasota County School District?

My vision for the Sarasota County School District is to ensure every child has access to a world-class education best suited for their needs and that failure is not an option. I want Sarasota County to be known as a place that chooses the importance of education above all else.

What are the most crucial challenges that will face the school board in the next two years, and how would you propose these challenges be addressed?

The district-wide transition to the new standards can be challenging for teachers, parents, and students if they do not understand them. We must continue to provide professional development and support for teachers and administrators.

Another challenge will be the retirement of Superintendent Lori White.

The board needs to work with community and staff to find the best candidate available and ensure that person will be dedicated

AGE: 61 FAMILY: Married, two children, three grandchildren OCCUPATION: Semiretired, school board member

What is your position on charter schools?

I am very cautious about approving new charter schools. I would want a new charter school to show it can meet all financial and curriculum state requirements.

What are the most crucial challenges that will face the school board in the next two years, and how would you propose these challenges be addressed?

As a member of the school board, the crucial challenge will be to address parental concerns as Florida Standards begin this school year.

The other challenge will be the search for a new superintendent of schools.

What is your position on vouchers?

As long as the state gives vouchers without requiring accountability for student performance or financing, I will oppose them.

What is your position on charter schools?

Charter schools provide a choice for parents but the board needs to put in place an independent review process for initial applications as well as ongo-

to improving our schools, as opposed to padding a resume.

AGE: 55 FAMILY: Married with two children EDUCATION: European Baccalaureate Certificate; Institute of Modern Languages graduate, Ghent, Belgium; degree in modern languages; degree in secretarial studies OCCUPATION: Former translator, Belgian Navy; former executive secretary to Ambassadors, Belgian Consulate General and Europartners Securities Corp. ing performance.

What is your position on vouchers?

Vouchers offer an opportunity for students in low-performing schools.

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I believe in parent choice and the right to decide which school will provide the best education. I support charter schools that illustrate a concise plan, proven results and another option for students.

AGE: 32 FAMILY: Married with one daughter EDUCATION: Florida International University, business marketing OCCUPATION: Commercial insurance producer, Al Purmort Insurance

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Sarasota County School Board District 5 JANE GOODWIN

What do you like about the new Florida State Standards? What don’t you like about them?

We did not vote on this issue, but the Legislature chose this standard. We must implement and do the best job we can to follow the laws of the state. There are always standards and they have changed AGE: 68 many times. Standards FAMILY: Single with one are the guides for what daughter must be included in a year of instruction.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s These standards only degree, University of affect math and lanGeorgia guage arts. I see merit OCCUPATION: Two years as in more complex thinka high school teacher; ing and analyzing is20 years information orida’s cultural capital,inSarasota is where days sues. Our employers technology, including 18downtown egin at the water’s edge and spill into and colleges tell us that years as a marketing repter sunset, and where the performing arts meet our students need to be resentative with IBM; 10 orld-class cuisine.

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We must replace

RANDY MCLENDON

Superintendent Lori White in three years, and that process requires leadership. I have been the chairwoman of the school board for the past two years and have shown that I am a leader on the board. We have to work on assessments, end-of-course exams for more than 700 courses and aligning our teacher compensation with a new evaluation process.

AGE: 60 FAMILY: Married with one daughter and one grandson EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary OCCUPATION: Realtor at the Englewood office of Michael Saunders & Co.; former pastor of Stilesboro Baptist Church/Encourager Church in the Atlanta suburb of Kennsaw for 17 years.

What is your position on charter schools?

I work very closely with our charter schools and support them. We worked together to pass the referendum in 2014.

What is your position on vouchers?

We have more than 222,000 students in this program, and it is growing at an increasing rate. There is no accountability for these schools. Testing as we know it does not exist for private schools. That needs to be resolved.

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I am a candidate for this office because the operation of the board must be open, accessible and fair to maintain public confidence. No influence of party affiliation should play a part in the operation or deliberation of the Charter Review Board.

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CHAMP Ten-year-old Nikki Yanez won a pair of tennis titles last month after only having played the sport for two years.

SARASOTA — Ten-yearold Nikki Yanez stands poised behind the net.

With a firm grip on her tennis racket, the homeschooled fifth-grader sizes up her competition, in this case her 12-yearold brother, Vincent, and awaits the serve. The ball sails through the air, and she quickly sends the ball back over the net in a flourish.

The two rally back and forth before Yanez sends a strategically placed shot into the far corner of the court past her brother’s outstretched arm. Yanez continues practicing with her brother for another 20 minutes or so, before calling it a day.

It’s a rare occurrence for Yanez to spend time practicing on an actual tennis court. Instead, the former gymnast has taken a different approach. Rather than spending four to five hours on the tennis court, Yanez only practices three days a week — the vast majority of which are spent stretching, conditioning and doing gymnastics elements in her family home.

Occasionally Yanez will go to the park and hit for

BY THE NUMBERS 12 — Yanez’s current

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2 — The number of years Yanez has been playing tennis.

3 — The number of days Yanez practices in a typical week.

48 — The number of games Yanez won in four matches to win the Girls 11 Little Mo Sectional.

8 — The number of local tournaments Yanez won before moving up to the state level.

a while, but the majority of her time is spent off the court.

“It helps me with my balance,” Yanez says of practicing other sports

rather than being on the tennis court. “It helps me a lot. Everything in tennis relates to gymnastics whether it’s balance, speed or coordination.”

Yanez’s unique training approach paid off last month when she captured back-to-back championships.

Yanez won the Girls 11 Little Mo Sectional July 12 and July 13, in Sarasota, finishing 48-1 in four matches. It was Yanez’s first major tournament championship.

“I thought I played really well,” Yanez says. “I just like competing, playing with new people every week and winning.”

Yanez returned to the court July 19 through July 21 and won the USTA Florida Level 5 North Florida tournament, in Tallahassee. Yanez won all five of her matches without dropping a set against the top Girls 12 players in the state.

“That was the biggest tournament that I’ve played in,” Yanez says. “It was tough because the people I played were great.

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Nikki Yanez, 10, occasionally practices on the tennis court. The majority of her training is done through stretching, conditioning and completing gymnastics elements.

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Sarasota Slugfest The Cal Ripken 10U All-Star team will compete in the Cal Ripken World Series Aug. 9 through Aug. 16, in Virginia.

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The Sarasota Cal Ripken 10U All-Star team is 16-0, having won state and regional championships since it formed earlier this summer.

SARASOTA — The Sarasota Cal Ripken 10U AllStar team has had its share of ups and downs.

But over the course of their 16-game all-star season, no matter what circumstances may have crossed their paths, the players always found a way to pick one another up and keep pushing.

Their willingness to look past their own mistakes

and focus on what they could control — working together as a team and being there for one another — has helped power Sarasota to a perfect 16-0 record.

Over the past month, Sarasota has captured district, state and regional championships on its way to securing a spot in the 2014 Cal Ripken 10-yearold World Series, held Aug. 9 through Aug. 16, in Win-

chester, Va. Sarasota will be one of 10 teams across the nation vying for the title of World Series champion. The Sting will open pool play Aug. 10 versus CLCF Cranston. The team needs to win seven consecutive games to win the World Series championship.

“There will certainly be

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+ GSJGA players close out the summer season

+ Florida Burn Pennant team finishes third

The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association held its final Elite Junior Tour event of the year July 31 to Aug. 1, at The Oaks Country Club, in Osprey.

Individual results include:

The Florida Burn 2016 Pennant team finished third in the 2014 Perfect Game 16U World Series Tournament July 26 through July 30, in Fort Myers.

The invitational tournament featured 16 of the top 16U teams from across the country. The Burn finished 6-1 in pool play, scored a tournament high 36 runs and finished with a tournament low 13 runs allowed.

Sarasota’s Nick Long, along with Braden River’s Eric Kimsey, made the all-tournament team. It was Long’s second Perfect Game All-Tournament team selection of the summer and Kimsey’s third.

Sarasota’s Daniel Pierce, The Outof-Door Academy’s Parke Phillips, Braden River’s Tyler Dyson and IMG Academy’s Gabriel Lozada also contributed to the team’s success.

GIRLS 13 TO 15 Katie Kroos-Roberts (154) Becky Davis (189) GIRLS 16 TO 18 Julia Champion (147) Victoria Cangero (150) BOYS 13 TO 15 Max Coutsolioutsos (151) Josh Perna (154) BOYS 16 TO 18 Andrew Hammett (150) Alex Guzman (157) Junior players returned to action in the GSJGA’s final nine-hole event of the season Aug. 3, on the Groves Course at The Meadows Country Club.

Individual results include: GIRLS 10 AND UNDER Taylor Golden (47) GIRLS 11 AND OVER Jordan Golden (43) Halie Keech (50) Lydia Vaccaro (50) BOYS 10 AND UNDER Aaron Setiawan (37, won second playoff hole with a birdie) Cyrus Hannah (37) Peter Rowden (38) Finlay Murphy (38) Mats Deutz (41) Jacqui Putrino (41) BOYS 11 AND OVER Oliver Warren (38) Bryce Tone (39) Calvin Hedgepeth (42) Nolan Laurvick (50) Toman Sessa (50)

+ Coastline Volleyball Club registration begins The Coastline Volleyball Club will hold registration and placement for its upcoming Mini-Club season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24.

The club is open to all girls, ages 10 to 14, and coincides with the high school season. Mini-Club season is designed to give elementary and middle school players an opportunity to train before club season begins in November. Players will receive skill training along with game strategies and game situations.

Cost is $300 and includes a Rox jersey. Participants will practice twice a week for seven weeks while competing in two Orlando events and a local scrimmage. AAU membership is required.

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The Sharks scored a combined 2,761 points to win the 53-team 2014 Long Course Florida Age Group Championship. Sarasota finished ahead of Tampa Bay Aquatics (1,402) and Bolles School Sharks (1,222.50).

The Sharks’ boys 13- and 14-year-old 800 freestyle relay team of Marshall Webster, Brendan Firlie, Matthew Nutter and Brett Riley set a new Florida state record of 8 minutes, 11.35 seconds to lead the way for Sarasota.

Sixty-six swimmers qualified for the 2014 Florida Summer Senior Championships, held July 24 through July 27, in Fort Pierce.

Sarasota scored 1,794 points to win the meet, finishing ahead

of the Blue Dolfins (957) and Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club (874.50). Grace Patrice won the individual high point award for the girls 15 to 16 division with 116 points. Alexandra Atkins was the senior girls division champion (87), and John Pelton won the senior boys division (86).

Six swimmers also were selected for the Florida Southern Zone Age Group Championship Team, which competed July 29 through Aug. 2, in San Antonio, Texas.

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Ten-year-old Nikki Yanez began playing tennis two years ago after watching her older brother, Vincent, 12, play.

YANEZ / FROM 17A My goal is to win (the) Eddie Herr (International Junior Championships), and this win puts me in the right direction.”

A two-time AAU Gymnastics Florida state champion and one-time Southeast regional champion, Yanez began playing tennis two years ago after watching her older brother play. She played her first tennis tournament that same year at IMG Academy. Yanez lost her opening match, but through the experience she learned the value of sportsmanship.

Since then, she’s won all eight of her local tournaments, as well as the two major tournaments last month. She’s currently ranked third in the state and 12th in the nation for the Class of 2022.

Yanez, who competes about once a month, will return to the court in a Level 4 Girls 12s tournament at the end of August, in Delray Beach.

“It’s going to be a step up in competition,” Yanez says. “I just try to think of it as any other tournament. I’m just confident.”

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six games. He also went 3-for-4 at the plate. Clay Russin went 3-for-4 with a some tough teams,” coach Geoff Alli- two-run home run, and Tanner Darson says. “They all had to do what we ley had a leadoff home run. did, and that’s win their district, state Following their championship vicand regional tournaments, so we are tory, the players and coaches eruptfacing the best of their region. With ed into celebration knowing they that being said, I do like our chances. had achieved something that only a Our team is very talented.” handful of teams get to experience Sarasota got off to a fast start early firsthand. in the all-star season “I found myself by winning the District jumping up and down 10 title. The Sting went looking for someone CAL RIPKEN on to clinch the state to hug — then the wachampionship July 10 10U ROSTER ter cooler was dumped through July 14, in Jupion me by a couple of Andrew DiRocco ter, outscoring their opthe boys,” Allison says.

Dylan Wilds ponents 19-6 over four “It was a great feeling.

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I was very proud.

Colby Byrd As the state champi“For our team to toons, the Sting earned a tally shut them down Lance Trippel berth in the Southeast and beat them 8-2 Ryan Allison Regional Tournament was a tremendous acCarter Hilton July 23 through July 27, complishment and a Wyatt Plattner in Matthews, N.C. tribute to how truly Rocco DePastino Sarasota went 7-0 in talented our kids are,” Christopher Soeder the tournament, deAllison says. “We were feating teams from Alatotally focused the Conner Whittaker bama, Virginia, South whole game because Tanner Darley Carolina, Tennessee, that team could break Clayton Russin North Florida and out at any minute, so North Carolina. when the final out was The Sting rallied in made it was total elatheir first two games of tion.” the tournament, comSarasota will look to ing back to beat Mobile, its pitching staff and Ala., 8-7 and East Rowdefense to carry it to an, N.C., 4-3. a World Series chamAfter allowing three pionship while keepruns to Atlantic Beach ing its perfect season in the top of the first intact. inning of the semifinals, Sarasota “When we play sound baseball, we scored five runs in the bottom half of are very tough to beat,” Allison says. the inning to secure the victory.

“The thing that we preach to the In the championship game, Con- kids is to not get down when things ner Whittaker pitched a complete aren’t going their way. It’s been fun to game, allowing two runs on five hits watch this team gradually embrace to lead Sarasota to an 8-2 victory this philosophy. The greatest takeover a previously unbeaten West Ra- away would be for them to realize leigh team that had scored 76 runs in that it was them working together

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7 — The number of consecutive games Sarasota needs to win to become World Series champions.

10 — The number of 10U All-Star teams competing in the World Series.

13 — The number of players on this year’s Sarasota Cal Ripken 10U All-Star team.

76 — The number of runs West Raleigh had scored in six games before Sarasota beat the team 8-2 in the regional championship.

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FloridaMoves.com Mainland Sarasota Bay View Hts $779,000 Tammy Garner, 941-374-4161 3/2+ 2 story West of Trail just blocks from Southside Village. MLS#A4101323 81982 East Sarasota $625,000 Frank St. Pierre, 941-356-3613 5 Acres/4 car garage/detached workshop plus over 2,500 sf of living area! MLS#A4102050  79003 Serenoa $479,000 Cynthia Bowers, 941-650-4808 Exuisitely updated Arthur Rutenburg pool home! 3/2/3+den. Over 1/2 acre. MLS#A4101776 73564 Weber $449,000 David Jennings, 941-388-3966 Surrender yourself to the charms of this fenced 2-bedroom ranch. Garage. MLS#A4101446 45172

Osprey, Rivendell The Woodlands $449,000 3/2 Peggy Lewis 941-966-3602 MLS#N5784595 72950

Emerald Harbor $350,000 Jenna Carver, 941-343-7953 Updated 3/2 West of Trail. 1/3 acres. Just 5 minutes from Siesta Key beach. MLS#A4102405 91417 Open Sun 1-4pm. 8288 Nice Way, Sarasota. $335,000 Tom Waters, Gated & maintenance free pool home! 3/2/2, light, bright, private setting.

MLS#A4100482  72929 Emerald Gardens $318,900 Betsy Morris, 941-284-8687 Over 2,100 sf 3/2/2 w/ large family room, stainless & solid surface counters. MLS#A4100472  72940 Oak Grove Park $299,000 Sandra Gardner, 941-587-7289 1 acre, 3BR/2BA pool home updated. Univ Pkwy area. 20 mins to Lido Beach. MLS#A4101878 34955 Orange Grove Park $257,000 George Miller, 941-347-1000 Spacious 4BR/2.5BA+pool home. Open floor plan w/large living and dining room.

MLS#A3994078 79414 Phillippi Gardens $229,900 Jo Ellyn Yturraspe, 941-587-9539 3/3 w/double master suites & 2nd story loft. Fenced, corner lot. MLS#A4102600 95034 Jackson Highlands $174,900 Peggy Lewis, 941-966-3602 3BR/2BA home on spacious corner lot nearby to Siesta Key beaches! MLS#N5900187 45352

Bradenton, Mill Creek $484,500 4/3 Lisa Mayer 941-545-5197 MLS#A4100273 81987

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Home in McIntryeWilson-Potter sells for $1.25 million.

Volunteers supply help to Backpack Brigade.

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Address: 6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive Price: $22 million Built: 2013 Square feet: 9,262 Price per square foot: $2,375 Listed by: Deborah Beacham, Michael Saunders & Co.

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After three years of construction, the 2.57-acre Ohana estate was listed in December for $22 million — a record for the Sarasota area.

The Gulf-front property consists of three Balinese-inspired pavilions and a separate beachfront guesthouse. The pavilions are set around a free-form swimming pool with a swim-up sun shelf and adjacent, palm-thatched beach pavilion.

The estate has a private seawall that extends into the Gulf that provides both privacy and protection from beach erosion. Other features include more than 60 types of tropical foliage, a Gulf-front swimming pool, Hemingway natural coral stone walkways and a private tennis court.

Beach pavilions, infinity pools, tennis courts — they’re just a few of the features you’ll find in the region’s top listings.

CASEY KEY Address: 1160 N. Casey Key Road Price: $16.9 million Built: 2011 Square feet: 10,125 Price per square foot: $1,669 Listed by: Linda Roe Dickinson and Kelly Quigley, Michael Saunders & Co.

With just 400 residences and no commercial development, Casey Key offers maximum privacy. But the 2.57-acre gated and walled estate at 1160 N. Casey Key Road offers extra seclusion, with a white sand beach on one side and a yachting lagoon and bay views on the other.

Features include a bayfront billiard room with a mini-kitchen, outdoor living area with a stone fireplace and an infinity pool and spa.

What home would you buy if money were no object? These seven homes look like good choices.

The following properties are the highest price listings on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as of Aug. 1, on Longboat, Lido/St. Armands, Bird, Siesta and Casey keys and mainland Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

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LAKEWOOD RANCH Address: 8499 Lindrick Lane Price: $16.5 million Built: 2010 Square feet: 17,756 Price per square foot: $929 Listed by: Jim Soda, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Located at the Concession Golf Club, the 3.55-acre estate was built over a three-and-a-half year period. The home has a spiral staircase leading to an underground, 1,000-bottle wine cellar and tasting room, home theater with a 144inch screen, billiards room and an exercise room with an adjoining sauna and steam shower.

MAINLAND SARASOTA Address: 374 S. Shore Drive Price: $13.8 million Built: 2005 Square feet: 10,883 Price per square foot: $1,268 Listed by: Joel Schemmel, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Villa Solstice, better known as the Githler house, was built in 2005 in Sarasota’s historic Museum area and has views of Sarasota Bay, the Ringling Bridge, Longboat Key and the downtown skyline from nearly every room.

The home has hosted many Republican bigwigs and has many features that make it a prime venue for large events, including a large dining room with a separate full bar area and adjacent music room, 1,400-bottle wine room, chef’s kitchen and full catering kitchen with elevator access. Other features include a lagoon-style, zero-entry pool, an eight-person spa, a pool house with spa and two boat docks.

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Red Tiger Martial Arts continued its weekly taekwondo and martial arts summer camp last week.

The camp allows children to learn martial arts, play games, go on field trips and make crafts while building confidence, selfesteem and character.

On July 31, the campers visited Jumpin Fun Trampoline Park before heading back to the Ashton Road facility, which is the largest traditional taekwondo facility in Florida, to practice taekwondo.

Do you have any advice for someone thinking of doing martial arts? If anyone were thinking of trying it out, this would be the right place.

It’s cool how martial arts teaches you that when you get mad you don’t have to fight people, you can walk away.

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Temple Beth Sholom Shabbat in Lakewood Ranch — takes place at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.

Saturday at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

Temple Beth Sholom, Sarasota’s only Conservative congregation, will host its first Shabbat in Lakewood Ranch. Friday evening services will be followed by an oneg Shabbat (sweets and social hour) and Saturday morning services will include the reading of the Torah. Afterward, there will be a light lunch and social hour. Rabbi Michael Werbow will conduct services, which are free and open to

the community. For information, contact Saranee Newman at (612) 220-2382.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Back to School Bash — runs from 9 a.m. to noon at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4150 S. Shade Ave. Get ready for school with basic school supplies, backpacks and haircuts and enjoy a magic show and face painting. This free event is open to the first 250 students; preregistration is required. For

more information and to register, go to iTrinity.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 Music Film Series — takes place at 2 p.m. at Selby Public Library, 1331 First St. This month’s film focuses on backup singers of world famous performers and the lives they lead.

After the 91-minute film, Kenny Soderblom will lead a discussion. For more information, call 861-5000.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 ReptiDay Sarasota: Reptile and Exotic Animal Show — runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd. This one-day reptile event features exotic-animal vendors, expos, experts and enthusiasts. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and meet experts.

Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children ages 5 to 12; and free for children 4 and under.

For more information, go to ReptiDay.com.

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Sarasota Military Academy celebrates opening of SMA Prep with ceremonial first flag raising SMA Preparatory Middle School Head of School Phil Eddy with his wife, Erin, and children, Taryn and Ethan Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer

Daniel Mongillo and Houston Scott Cadets raise the flag.

Herb Jones, vice chairman of the SMA Board of Directors, welcomes families to the new campus.

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The middle school was completed this summer and will open later this month.

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Sharon Dickman and Christy Deohanan hand Sheryl Unwin, left, notebooks.

Volunteers pack bags with needed supplies The Tiny Hand Foundation and other Sarasota charities hosted a Back-to-School Backpack Brigade Saturday, at the Boys and Girls Club. Hundreds of volunteers helped pack backpacks and organize supplies. The volunteers filled more than 1,500 backpacks with school supplies; the backpacks will be given away to area children in need.

“I feel really happy,” said Savannah Loukota as she handed out notebooks.

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6609 GULF OF MEXICO DR This home is uniquely positioned on the key w/deeded beach access and complete privacy w/a spacious pool area to entertain your guests. Spacious open great room floor plan. Gulf views from master suite and balcony. Private sundeck offers full views of the Gulf & LBK. $1,599,900

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By Adam Hughes | Research Editor

Home in McIntyre-Wilson-Potter sells for $1.25 million The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 21 and July 25.

A home in McIntyre-Wilson-Potter tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

Clifford and Nancy Pinder, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1667 Hillview St. to Jean-Rene Goetze, of Sarasota, for $1.25 million. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,682 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,428,900 in 2006.

bedrooms, two baths and 1,419 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $160,000 in 2003.

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Nathan and Roni Gold, of Sarasota, sold their home at 2706 Ashton Road to Eric and Anna Oppert, of Sarasota, for $239,500. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,609 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $160,000 in 2009.

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Cassandra Nisbet and Timothy Smith sold their home at 1610 S. Orange Ave. to Henry Holdings LLC for $660,000. Built in 1969, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,193 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $810,000 in 2005.

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Patricia and Robert Johnson, trustees, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 43 condominium at 350 Golden Gate Point to Frederick and Sharron Morrow, of Midland, Texas, for $575,000. Built in 1969, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,647 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $402,500 in 2003.

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Equity Trust Co., as Custodian FBO Louis W. Bossola, sold the Unit 700 condominium at 1350 Main St. to Susan StrongRibnik and Ronald Ribnik, of Morristown, N.J., for $530,000. Built in 2007, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,268 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $486,600 in 2007.

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Katharine Srur, of Miami Beach, sold the Unit 11-D condominium at 1111 N.

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Florida Holdings Partners LLC sold the home at 5919 Hollywood Blvd. to Christopher Rozansky, of Sarasota, for $218,000.

Built in 1952, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,584 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $250,000 in 2007.

This home at 1667 Hillview St. has four bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,682 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.25 million.

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Gulfstream Ave. to Oaks Harbor LLC for $510,000. Built in 1974, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,736 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $225,000 in 2000.

Gerard Neugent, trustee, of Des Moines, Iowa, sold the Unit PH-1 condominium at 5300 Ocean Blvd. to Ralph Basile and Karen MacDonald-Basile, of Sterling Heights, Mich., for $950,000. Built in 1973, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,446 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $305,000 in 1996.

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Joseph Peixoto and Christine Peixoto, of Oxnard, Calif., sold their Unit 702 condominium at 1771 Ringling Blvd. to Bruce and Rosanne Cohn, of Northport, N.Y., for $440,700. Built in 2006, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,440 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $400,000 in 2012.

McClellan Park

Carol Laub, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 1715 S. Oval Drive to James-Allen and Jennifer McPheeters, of Sarasota, for $405,000. Built in 1937, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,401 square feet of

living area. It previously sold for $186,000 in 1996.

Ridgewood

Michael Gautier, of Nokomis, sold his home at 2368 James Lane to Ian and Sarah Smith, of Sarasota, for $254,000. Built in 1986, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,783 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $147,700 in 2013.

Gulf Gate

Robert and Kathleen Rosenow, of Nokomis, sold their home at 2404 Gulf Gate Drive to Joshua and Jillian Haley, of Sarasota, for $239,900. Built in 1962, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,599 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $106,000 in 1997.

John Scinto sold his home at 6926 Antigua Place to Tiziano Catarinelli, of Sarasota, for $208,000. Built in 1968, it has two

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Princes Gate

U.S. Bank, trustee, sold the home at 6962 Belgrave Drive to Edwin Fraser, of Farmingdale, N.Y., for $578,600. Built in 1974, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,931 square feet of living area.

It previously sold for $1,275,000 in 2005.

Siesta Cove

Betty Hocking, of St. Augustine, sold the home at 5313 Siesta Court to Jeremy Slusher and Jennifer Rosenblum, of Wellington, for $505,000. Built in 1979, it has

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370 Sugar Mill Dr #A3994389 $1,595,000 Betty Mullinnix & Steve Abbe

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129 Main St #A3974692 $1,554,000 Nicole Dovgopolyi & Terri Healey

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300 S Pineapple Avenue #A4102750 $1,499,900 Jonathan Abrams

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975 Whitakers Ln #A3993469 $2,590,000 Kristina Talkie & Judy Arreola

7327 Periwinkle Dr #A3995353 $1,299,000 Harvey & Ethel Lovelace

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5780 Midnight Pass Rd # 201 #A3995774 $1,190,000 Stephanie Kitsemble

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1400 Cedar Bay Lane #A4102644 $1,075,000 Tara Lamb & Judy Greene

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1239 Bayshore Dr #N5783340 $799,000 Robert Goldman & Beverly Weltzien

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1663 Eagle View Court #A4102686 $599,000 Marianne Lebar

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4616 Tuscana Drive #A4102068 $585,000 Janet Montgomery

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4660 Ocean Blvd # P-2 #A3996088 $410,000 Veronika Bajtala

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302 Venice Golf Club Dr #N5784049 $368,000 Susan Brooker

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37 Sunset Drive 2905 Bahia Vista St. 3535 La Paloma Ave. 1158 Tahiti Parkway 1727 Fifth St. 2832 Bay St. 1727 Arlington St. 3134 Bellevue St. 5003 Winchester Drive 2141 McClellan Parkway

Renovations Addition Pool/Spa Addition Re-roof Re-roof Wall/Driveway Addition Re-roof Enclosure

Karen Bush Melvin Troyer Samuel Hayes Melinda Delpech, trustee Susan Hollins Kathleen Hazard K. Zimmerman Norman Schrock Clinton Thornberg Steven Paschall

$87,500 $66,000 $55,000 $36,913 $27,700 $16,275 $15,000 $15,000 $14,700 $14,600

SARASOTA COUNTY Address

Permit

Applicant

8250 Sanderling Road 12 Rockwell Lane 562 Commonwealth Lane 1389 Siesta Bayside Drive 827 Goldenpond Court 12 Rockwell Lane 7414 Periwinkle Drive 3114 Regatta Circle 2355 Vaccaro Drive 1034 Shadow Lawn Drive

Renovations Renovations Remodel Remodel Addition Addition Wall/Boatlift Alterations Pool/Deck Addition

David Freund Robert Stein Robert Keeley William Harrison Jason Swartz Robert Stein Gayle Ferguson Gary Furbish Marily Gerkin Laurence Benz

Amount $310,000 $150,000 $140,000 $85,180 $52,000 $50,000 $45,000 $40,000 $38,533 $36,000

Source: Sarasota County; city of Sarasota

Sunrise Cove

Leland and Susanne Reineke, of Nankin, Ohio, sold their Unit 525 condominium at 9011 Midnight Pass Road to 9011 Midnight Pass LLC for $460,000. Built in 1974, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,420 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $410,000 in 2011.

Sarasota 941-349-3444 941-735-4393

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3142 Post Rd #A3978141 $234,000 Brian Loebker

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8730 Midnight Pass Rd # 103A #A3966152 $4,500 Lisa Gullick

13266 Scrub Jay Court #D5900616 $329,900 Ellen Baker & Michael Hollenbeck

1617 Islamorada Blvd #C7054458 $218,000 Jennifer Calenda

John and Angelina Ciocca, of Sarasota, sold their Unit A-301 condominium at 1001 Beach Road to Redeemer 301 LLC for $450,000. Built in 1981, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,204 square feet of living area.

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4800 Del Sol Boulevard #A4101390 $349,000 Donald Geikie

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Siesta Key 941-552-4200 941-321-6973

226 Southampton Dr # 323 #N5780649 Robin Sullivan

6418 Woodbirch Place #A4101695 $309,900 Drew Russell

16615 Acapulco Rd #C7052031 $150,000 Vicki Wilson

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four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,672 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $300,000 in 1997.

Venice $3,300 941-552-4200

9620 Club South Cir # 5301 #A3996875 $700 Lisa Shope

Sarasota 941-552-4200 941-320-8022

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Westway Drive is often called the priciest street in Sarasota, and the 0.72-acre home at 1415 Westway Drive, with 210 feet on New Pass, is its current priciest property.

Designed by Lido Shores developer Phillip Hiss, the home’s past owners include legendary crooner Bobby Vinton and a French count. The home features a 77-foot screened porch overlooking New Pass and the Gulf, a master suite located in a private wing of the home and a swimming pool in a private courtyard that separates the main home from a separate guest home.

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Annette Rogers has joined Premier Sotheby’s International Realty to team up with Cheryl Loeffler and her team that includes Betsy Sublette and Daniel Volz.

Originally from Connecticut, Rogers has 40 years of experience in luxury property marketing, buying and selling, and has closed $63 million in sales in a single year. Before she began her real estate career, Rogers worked as a nurse, owner of a hotel in Jamaica and as a batik artist and enamellist.

Rogers is a past board member of the Sarasota Arts Council and Asian Museum of Art and is currently active with Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota Ballet, the Sarasota Opera Association and the Van Wezel Foundation.

“We greatly welcome Annette to the distinguished Loeffler team and to our Plaza location,” said Judy Green, president and CEO of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, in a news release. “Both Annette and Cheryl are very highly regarded in our local real estate community for their extensive backgrounds, tireless work ethic, commitment to service and enthusiasm. Their unparalleled collective talent and experience will make them an unstoppable sales force in Sarasota’s luxury market.”

+ Former Johnson & Johnson exec appointed to board Claudia Cardillo, former executive with Johnson & Johnson, has been appointed to the Board of the Library Foundation for Sarasota County.

Cardillo retired in 2011 to Siesta Key after holding leadership positions with Ricoh Corporation, Lenox Brands and the Johnson & Johnson Family of companies, for which she worked for 23 years. She was also president of Cardillo Business Cardillo Management Group.

Since moving to Sarasota, Cardillo has become an avid volunteer and mentor at Girls Inc. of Sarasota County and a job resource coach at Church of the Palms. She is a member of the Gulf Coast Leadership Institute Class of 2014.

“Libraries have been a big part of my life since holding my first library card,” Cardillo says. “I am thrilled to be part of

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+ New development company breaks ground in Sarasota Omega Communities LLC, a senior-housing development company, has partnered with area churches to construct two assisted-living and memory-care campuses: The Fountains of Hope, at the Church of Hope, in Sarasota, and The Springs, at South Biscayne Church, in North Port.

The Fountains of Hope will be a newly constructed, 90,000-square-foot assistedliving and memory-care community offering 106 residences on a 10-acre parcel on the campus of the Church of Hope, located at 1560 Wendell Kent Road.

The development of The Fountains of Hope will create 150 to 200 jobs for the Sarasota area during the construction phase.

The completed facility will then require a staff of more than 100 full-time employees.

Omega Communities has an estimated completion date for The Fountains of Hope in the third quarter of 2015.

+ Michael Saunders Realtor receives CRS designation

Realtor Yvonne Gooldy, of Michael Saunders & Co., has been awarded the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation by the Council of Residential Specialists.

Realtors who receive the CRS designation have completed advanced professional training and demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in residential real estate.

Gooldy is a member of the Sarasota Association of Realtors. She has earned several national designations, including Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) and Short Sale and Foreclosure Resources (SFR), and she is a pending a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS).

Gooldy has worked as a volunteer coordinator and outreach staff member for the Sarasota Film Festival since 2012, for which she earned a nomination by Visit Sarasota County for Guest Service Excellence — Front Line.

She has been a Chamber Partner with the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce since 2013.

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Quality Estate Auction Featuring: Victorian, Country, and Custom Furniture, Jewelry, Paintings & Sculptures, Pottery, Oriental Rugs, Asian Decor, Folk Art, Glass, China, Books & many Older Collectibles.

13% Buyer’s Premium 3% Discount for Cash or Check Elliott Bernstein Auctions AUG3504 - AB2545 Gallery Phone: 941-351-3002 Photos & more: www.auctionzip.com or www.ebauctions.com Auctioneer ID#8290

PROFESSIONAL GROOMER wanted full time for an upscale boutique open 7 days a week.

Proficiency in finish scissoring is a must.

Call: 941-388-3647.

PERSONAL CAREGIVER, available 24/7. Affordable, experienced, trustworthy, dependable. Variety of skills. Charlene 941-592-1688.

Merchandise Wanted CASH FOR Old Military Items. Swords, uniforms, insignia & old guns. Call 941-416-3280.

Pools/Spas

SURVEY DIRECTOR: Plan, direct, & coordinate surveys about Italian specialty restaurants; analyze & interpret meaning of data; determine survey objectives. Reqs: Must have 4/yrs exp. in the job duties or 4/yrs exp. in positions w/mrktg responsibilities for an Italian specialty restaurant.

Mail resumes: Attn: Francesco Mucci, Sotto I Trulli, Inc., 1249 Tallevast Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243

Commercial Property For Rent SIESTA KEY Office space available. *Prime location *1st Floor 960/sf or 1400/sf *Totally remodeled *Great exposure *Excellent parking *Immediate occupancy *Competitive lease *Call 941-374-2245

Sporting Goods

SIESTA KEY Office space available. *Newly remodeled *Excellent exposure *Beach Rd and Midnight Pass intersection *2700/sf *Competitive rates *Call 941-374-2245

MICHELIN TIRES (2): LT 225/75 R16, load range E, $30/ea. 941-320-1251.

POOL TABLE. Minnesota Fats model, includes accessories. Originially $1200, now $300.

941-951-3936.

Condos/Apts. For Rent

PINBALL MACHINE. New, never used. $100.

12-in-1 Game Table, new, never used. $100.

941-951-3936.

Personals

LAWN MOWER: electric, 20” cut, used very little, $140. 941-922-9535.

TWIN BED: Complete with box springs, mattress, bed pad and comforter. Like new. $125.

941-925-7079.

*ADOPTION*: AT-Home Parent & NYC Successful Businessman. Art, Music, Travel, Sports await 1st baby. Expenses paid. FLBar 42311. 1-800-552-0045.

Autos For Sale

Storage

2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, Dura-Max/Allison, like new, $13988 2012 Ford Fiesta, 37K/miles, Man. Trans.

40MPG! $10988 2003 GMC Yukon, extra clean, $7988 2008 Dodge Dakota ST X-Cab, Man. Trans., 50K/miles, $10988 2005 Chevy Silverado K2500HD, 4x4, extra cab with topper $13988 2002 BMW 325XI, AWD, 65K/miles, perfect! $8988 2004 Honda CRV EX, like new, $9988 2002 Lexus RX300, $9988 2003 BMW 330 CI Convertible, $10988 2005 Chevrolet Suburban $9988 1999 Mercedes Benz E300, like new, 72K/miles, turbo diesel, $11988 2008 GMC Envoy Denali, AWD, like new, $13988 HAWLEY MOTORS OVER 32 YEARS IN BUSINESS SARASOTA’S OLDEST DEALERSHIP Financing Available CARS WANTED, WE BUY CARS!

Autos Wanted CASH TODAY For Running Used Cars or Trucks Top Dollar Paid 706-2588 or 321-2405 WE BUY CARS. TOP $$ PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.

Flooring STONE, TILE & WOOD FLOORING INSTALLERS. 20 Years Experience. Your flooring materials or mine. Lic./Ins. Call Joe, 941-929-3000.

Furnishings COMPUTER CENTER, was $249, now $150.

What a deal! Self-Cleaning Oven w/new element. $150. 941-951-3936.

MATTRESS SALE! 50-80% OFF Retail! K Sets $290 Q $150 F $140 - Call Daniel, (941)387-4810.

Garage/Moving/Estate Sales MOVING SALE. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9-6, 2336 Goldenrod St. Furniture, kitchen, sports, electronics, more.

Visit our website at www.yourobserver.com

STORAGE FACILITY Boat/ RV/ Trailer. Secure facility, low monthly rentals, Clark Rd area.

941-809-3660, 941-809-3662.

Things To Do GULFSIDE MINI-VACATION IN NAPLES

Your Mini-Vacation Includes: • Check-in Sunday through Wednesday only • Gulfside accommodations for 2 nights* • Continental Breakfast • Dinner 1 evening ($27 voucher) at your choice of 6 local restaurants plus additional 10% off 2nd evening dinner at The Turtle Club.** • Lunch 1 day ($12 voucher) at your choice of 6 local restaurants plus additional lunch per person at The Turtle Club.** • Admission to 1 of 4 local attractions (Some attractions may require additional fees)

Out-of-State Property NORTH GA MOUNTAIN CABIN: 2BR2BA on wooded & private lot. Open greatroom, large deck, end of the road privacy. $110,000. Call Jan Simony, Union Realty, Blairsville, GA. 706-835-7457 / 706-745-218. MANY OTHER CABINS AND LISTINGS. E-MAIL: JANSIMONY@GMAIL.COM

Real Estate Wanted WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS

* Available through December 17, 2014. Holidays and weekends excluded.

Based on double occupancy. Tax, tip & resort fees extra.

Type of accommodation subject to availability.

Bayside condominiums available at different rates. ** An 18% gratuity may be added by lunch and dinner vendors. ***Limited to one per customer.

FOR RESERVATIONS,

LUXOR MHP $500/mo. - 1 bed/bath mobile homes.

55+ community. No Pets.

5811 14th St. W. Bradenton.

Sarasota Real Estate Assoc., Inc. Greg Nowak 941-809-6034

OAKS GOLF & Country Club Bayside. $499,000.

SHORT SALE in need of TLC. Grand 3BR/3BA. Pool. MAKE AN OFFER! Brooke O'Malley, CLUB REALTY 941-366-8390

JUST $185 PER PERSON ***

CALL (800) 243-9076 or (239) 597-3144 9225 Gulfshore Drive North, Naples, Florida 34108

Homes For Rent

Homes For Sale

For Qualified Waiting Clients

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Hawley Motors II 5741 Pinkney Ave. 941-312-5890

SIESTA KEY. Have a Blast for $600 and up on the Beach before Summer’s Gone! 1, 2, & 3 bedroom units. Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal. Furnished.

Call Siesta Key Realty, 941-349-8900 or visit siestakeyrealtyrentals.com

www.vanderbiltbeachresort.com

Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-225-1356

Auto Transport SHIP YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV anywhere in the United States. Great rates, fast quotes. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.

Carpentry RON VOIT CARPENTRY LLC. Build, remodel, repair. Door and window replacement. Wood rot repairs. Interior alterations and trim. Kitchen and baths. Built-in cabinetry. Call Ron 941-228-7601.

State Lic. CBC1259788.

Cleaning BLUE FISH CLEANING INC. 941-705-3812.

Insured, Bonded. Affordable reliable home cleaning, $80, 2 cleaners, 2 hours.

BRAZILIAN CLEANING Service by Maria.

Residential. Meticulous Cleaning. Excellent References. Free Estimates. Reliable. Lic./ Ins. 941-400-3342.

EDLA’S CLEANING SERVICES: Residential Commercial, New Construction. Meticulous, deep cleaning top to bottom. We Guarantee. Affordable & Reliable. Excellent References. Free Estimates.

Licensed & Insured. 30% off first cleaning.

941-536-7447.

HOUSE CLEANING/WATCHING. Excellent References. Meticulous Cleaning, Languages: English/German/Portuguese, 941-806-8854, fl.housewatch@gmail.com HOUSE CLEANING, housekeeping, pet sitting, window washing. Excellent services by European couple. 941-350-8072.

SUNSHINE CLEANING: Residential and Commercial. 15 Years Experience. Great References and Prices. Call Rita 941-536-3751.

Computer Services COMPUTER TECHNICAL Support. H/W & S/W problems solved. Virus/Malware removal; data recovery; Networking/ Internet Issues; Upgrades; A+, Network+ Cert. Tech. Navy trained electronics tech veteran. 941-225-0046.

OWN A MAC/iPHONE/iPAD? MacTutor has 21+ years experience teaching Apple products.

I speak English, not “Geek”! (941) 812-3887 www.FLMacTutor.com

Home Improvement/ Remodeling DRYWALL, TEXTURE AND PAINT. 20 Years Master Craftsman. Licensed & Insured. Call Joe, 941-929-3000.

FULL KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS. 20 Years Master Craftsman. Licensed & Insured.

Call Joe, 941-929-3000.

MAKE A LIST- Handyman Services. All Skilled Seniors. In Business 12 Years. Bonded/Insured.

941-308-8888 MITCHELL HANDYMAN. Painting, Carpentry, Tile, Pressure Cleaning. Total Home Improvements, Repairs. Small and large! 941-284-8488.

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KAYAK: HYDRA Firefly, 12/ft long with paddles. $100. Maria, 201-396-6786 Sarasota.

HOT TUBS - Slim Spas - Fiberglass Pools.

Local manufacturer offering to sell directly to the public at wholesale pricing. 941-462-0633.

Air Conditioning GULFSIDE A/C & Heating, LLC. SALES & SERVICE, FREE ESTIMATES! 10 MINUTE RESPONSE. Visa/MC/Disc. Lic. #CAC1816929 941-962-6863.

Personalized attention with professional honest advice.

25 Years Experience - References available

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JAN PRO CLEANING FRANCHISE: $950 Down Required, Financing Available for growth, Includes customers. Earn up to $10,000 Month+.

Call 941-907-8141.

Help Wanted WATER/FIRE/MOLD TECHNICIANS LOCAL RESTORATION COMPANY IS LOOKING FOR WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD REMEDIATION TECHNICIANS. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE IN WATER EXTRACTION AND BUILDING STABILIZATION OR TWO YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. WE HAVE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS IN LEE, COLLIER, SARASOTA, AND MANATEE COUNTIES. MUST HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD WITH RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, CELL PHONE AND BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TEST. THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION. COMPANY OFFERS A FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE. PLEASE EMAIL RESUME WITH COVER LETTER TO: APPLY@SVMASTER.NET OR FAX TO: 239−425−0179.

(239)277−0330 www.servicemasterrestoration.com

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Adult Care Services HOUSE CLASSIFIEDS LP # 56733

HOME HEALTH Care Provider, CNA, CPR, College degree, charming, positive lady with principals and values, offers companionship, medical reminders, transportation, assistance and safety. Excellent references. 941-284-9624.

IN-HOME ASSISTED LIVING. Why leave the safety, beauty and comfort of your own home to receive professional, affordable and compassionate care? You don’t need to! ElderCare Services provides complete customized care perfectly tailored to suit your needs and lifestyle. Services include, but not limited to, homemaking, transportation, running errands, meal prep., medication supervision, 24/7 medical staffing, and more.

Please call 377-4465 for more info. or visit us on the web @ eldercaresarasota.com. Licensed, bonded and insured. Lic.#30211372

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2. Smitten, a man married a pretty but very tipsy woman. She was a whisky maker but he loved her still.

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Painting/Wallpapering

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Pressure Cleaning

DE LA ROSA LAWN CARE - Family owned and operated. Now accepting new clients. Free estimates. No yard too big or too small. Serving Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota. Tony De La Rosa, owner and operator 813-900-4056.

Licensed and Insured.

CARLO DATTILO PAINTING. Licensed & insured.

Interior/ Exterior painting including drywall repair and retexturing. Wallpaper installation & removal, pressure washing. Residential & commercial, condos. Honest & reliable. Free estimates.

941-744-1020. 35+ years experience.

CORBY J DEKOZLOWSKI. Residential Painting.

Interior Painting, Popcorn Ceiling Removal, Drywall Repairs, Textured Finishes and Wallpaper Removal.

Fully Insured. 941-388-3580.

JACK'S DETAILED Pressure Washing.

Handyman Services, Odd Jobs, Errands.

941-979-7095. E-mail: kwantj@yahoo.com

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BOAT SERVICES

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724-1395

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“FIX IT - DON’T REPLACE�

New Deluxe Rollers Will Make Your Doors Roll Better Than Ever Call Mark 928-2263 proslidingglassdoorrepair.com

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Home Furnishing Restoration and Upholstery Specialist!

Move Ins/Move Outs

Honesty • Integrity • Quality • Value

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In shop free estimates Pick up and delivery services available

Lic. # 46264

Allow me to do my very best for you!

DRYWALL

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ADDY’S CLEANING SERVICE 146378

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 3pm • Weekends by appointment

941• 925 • 2447

Sliding Glass Door Repair

Commercial and Residential Best Prices in Town

Frank Beck Upholstery

ESTABLISHED 1975!

DOORS

Mercy’s Cleaning Service We Use Organic Products

ALTERATIONS/UPHOLSTERY

• One Time, Weekly, Monthly • Res./Comm. • Move Ins/Outs • Carpet Cleaning • References • Free Est. ★ Very Affordable Rates ★

• Repair • Remodel • New Construction

singleturtle@aol.com

780-3788 • 822-0436

Licensed/Insured • Free Estimates

Ph. 376-4228

ALUMINUM

3687954-01

COMPUTER Insured

3204 Gulf Gate Dr., Sarasota (Across from the Library)

ATTORNEY

WILLS, TRUSTS, PROBATE, ELDER LAW

“No Job Too Small�

Law OfďŹ ce of

Driveways • Sidewalks

3690387-01

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CALL 24/7 • RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS! 941.538.7274

Servicing the Sarasota area since 1999

918-8587

State Lic. CR CO25291

Licensed & Insured

Free Estimates

145990

Reasonable Prices

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Michael Koch Concrete, Inc. Also Laying Stone

552-5766

FURNITURE REPAIR

PATIO REPAIRS, INC PATIO REPAIRS

LACIVITA CONCRETE

FurnitureSales Sales &&Repairs Furniture Repairs Cushions • Slings • Re-powdercoating #USHIONS s 3LINGS s 5MBRELLAS

Since 1967

Residential Concrete Specialist

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OfďŹ ce in Palmer Ranch 8586 Potter Park Drive, Sarasota, FL 34238

377-2272

Lic. #ER0013984

CONCRETE

Sharon M. Guy, P.A.

Sharon M. Guy

Franklin Kenny • Electrical Contractor

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VIRUS & SPYWARE EXPERTS! LAPTOP REPAIR SPECIALISTS

15505 Lemon Fish Dr. Dustin Yoder Bradenton, FL 34202 yoderaluminum@gmail.com OfďŹ ce 941-650-9790

of Sarasota

Patios - Driveways - Sidewalks

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Yoderaluminum.com

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LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC

SALES & SERVICE NEW & REFURBISHED NETWORKING DSL AND CABLE SETUPS TRAINING BACKUP & RECOVERY SETUP, INSTALL, UPGRADE AFFORDABLE RATES

On Site or In Shop

145996

ELECTRIC

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Yoder Aluminum Inc.

• Built-ins, Entertainment Center • Pull Down Attic Stairs • Beadboard, Wainscoting • Tongue & Groove Ceilings

941-748-5550 • AssocTrim.com

CLEANING

www.heatbusters.net

Gulf Gate Village 6568 Superior Ave., Sarasota, FL 34231

Associated Interior Trim Carpentry • Interior / Exterior Doors • Crown Moulding, Chair Rail, Casing, Baseboard • Ceiling Details, Wall Designs, Columns • Valances, Headboards, Window Sills

941 486 0500 marker4.com

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Custom Surfaces Inc. Licensed • Insured Lic. #25393

3675768-01

• POLY-PEBBLE / EPOXY • TEXTURED CONCRETE • RESEAL & REPAIRS • INTERLOCKING BRICK PAVERS Free Serving Sarasota 355-1148 Estimates Since 1979 SARASOTA • BRADENTON • VENICE

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30+/years experience. References available.

Free Estimates.

Lic./Ins. 941-228-7605, rlsteakley60@gmail.com

CUSTOM PAINTING, Wallpaper Removal.

Quality work at a reasonable price.

Free Estimates. Established 1978. Call Daniel at L.L. Armstrong Contracting. Lic./Insured.

941-323-5074.

Team Up Today With Classifieds 941-955-4888 Tile

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BOAT SERVICES

“OUR ESTIMATES & ADVICE ARE FREE�

957-4762 (cell #) 504-3168

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DOCKSIDE BOAT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

146380

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CERTIFIED & INSURED

Watching your home when you’re away

A Private Company Serving the Palmer Ranch Area Since 2007 146783

SMS Mobile Marine Service GPS/Fishfinder Installation • Outboards I/O’s • Inboards Call for appointment • 941-232-3523

HOME SERVICES

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General Plumbing Services Inc.

• Landscape Design/ Renovation/Installation • Xeriscape Experts/ Native Plants • Gardening Maintenance/Seasonal Clean-up/Remulch • Gardening & Organic Fertilizing • Sod Repair • Drainage Solutions • New Pavers & Paver Repair

Now Offering Full Service Lawn Maintenance

365-2407

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941-923-8140

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484-4576

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941-228-9850

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3 De-cluttering 3 Organization

954-1878

E-mail: jamerkt@comcast.net

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• Over 13 years experience

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10 Years Experience 3673529-01

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Salon Capelli Aveda-Hair Salon

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PERSONAL SERVICES

THE GRAB BAR GUY

Fully Insured

State Licensed Contractor #CCC057066

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KITCHEN/BATH REMODELING

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Call 955-4888 to reserve your space.

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24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

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Most kids head off to camp in the summer, but the serious dancers head to summer intensive to sharpen their skills and hone their talents.

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hose unfamiliar with the dance world might not know what summer intensive is. Others might mistakenly think it’s just another summer camp.

For young Sarasota dancers summer intensive is serious;

it says it in the name.

The ballet-speak refers to the rigorous auditioned summer study programs designed to allow students to hone their craft the way a professional dancer would — for six hours a day for weeks at a time. For many se-

rious dancers, it’s a necessary prerequisite for a professional career.

For others, it’s a way to improve their talents and keep their bodies in great condition during the off-season. The following are summer intensives in our area.

Sarasota Cuban Ballet School Daniela Gomez, Sarasota Cuban Ballet School

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Summer intensives aren’t just an American thing. Students from around the world travel to the United States to be a part of particular programs.

For Sarasota Cuban Ballet School’s 2014 summer intensive, the director set up an exchange program, DanzAmerica, which allowed five students from the National Ballet School of Cuba to train here for six weeks alongside the other students. Ariel Serrano and his wife, Wilmian Hernandez, operate Sarasota Cuban Ballet School; both are former dancers from Cuba.

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In addition to de Saa, choreographer Carlos dos Santos; Roberto Machado, a teacher from Mexico; and teacher Ana Julia Bemudez de Castro of the National Ballet School of Cuba work with the students.

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Sarasota Ballet School At the other end of University Parkway, at FSU Center for Performing Arts, there’s another particularly exciting guest teacher giving a master class to 119 students (this number has grown steadily from 2011, when it had just 26 students).

Laura Alonso, daughter of Alicia Alonso, the founder of the National Ballet of Cuba, is working with the students. She taught Director of Education Dex Honea when he was a dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

“It was such a privilege to have her visiting our school and to share that experience with my students,” he says.

Honea says he took summer intensives when he was younger.

In fact, it’s how he gained exposure and was placed in a year program at Canada’s Royal Winnepeg Ballet School. For Sarasota Ballet Students, it works the same way — it’s kind of like an unofficial audition for

Sarasota School of Russian Ballet Off Cooper Creek Boulevard at the newly remodeled studios of Sarasota School of Russian Ballet, three studios of nearly 50 dancers improve their skills.

Darya Fedotova, a former professional ballet dancer and director of the school, works with young students in one room on pirouettes.

“It’s very important to keep your level up,” she says. “Our dancers come from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — it’s lots of hours and it makes a difference.”

In the adjacent studio, the advanced, high-school-aged students work with guest teacher and former principal dancer of Orlando Ballet, Katia Garza.

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the program. And it’s why the intensive includes students from around the world as far as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Brazil, Sweden and Japan.

Some of the students finish Sarasota Ballet School’s five-week summer intensive and immediately start the three-week Carreño-Barbieri Festival for Pre-Professionals summer intensive the following week.

Two months of dancing, or nearly all of summer vacation, speaks to the dedication of these students.

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At Charles Ringling’s former house on the campus of New College of Florida, Fuzión Dance Artists hosts its first official summer intensive. It’s a little different than the others for a few reasons.

For starters, it’s contemporary dance. Second, the 30 dancers range from teens all the way up through middle school teachers and adults brushing up on their skills. Third, a portion of the intensive caters to three emerging choreographers. The intensive students presented the choreographer’s work at the week’s culmination Aug. 1 and Aug. 2.

Founder of the group, Leymis Bolanos-Willmott, says it’s important to provide this access to mature dancers.

“I wanted to cultivate something where we’re nurturing people where they are at (in their careers); there needs to be a place for everyone from starving artists to choreographers,” she says.

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rocery stores are full of ideas. Every aisle has hundreds of them. Each product on the shelf started as an idea. Someone somewhere had a passion for it, and cultivated it beyond his four walls to bring it to stores, where it sits among other ideas.

That someone somewhere is in Sarasota, and these four foodie entrepreneurs share how their ideas have grown into businesses.

BEANS ARE GOOD FOR THE HEART

As a young couple, Dimitry and Holly Erez had busy jobs in consulting. She’d travel between Manhattan and Boston, and he was gone for weeks all over the world. It was exciting because they could fly to interesting places for a weekend, but both were ready to settle.

Whenever Dimitry Holly Erez Erez was in town, Holly Erez knew where to find him — he was always at the local coffee house working.

So in 2003 it was natural they open a coffee wholesale business, Latitude 23.5 Coffee and Tea. Back then they

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Lattitude 23.5 Coffee and Tea founder and VP Holly Erez sets her sights nationally.

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started the foundation with another couple and simultaneously opened five retail coffee shop locations. In 2006, they bought out the other couple and shifted out of retail — they wanted to focus on wholesale distribution.

The beans are roasted in-house in a little roaster off Tallevast Road, where they roast more than 2,000 pounds of beans a day. They work directly with distributors who distribute the beans under private labels such as Island Joes out of Key West or C’est La Vie on Main Street.

You can, however, find beans under the Latitude name at all 20 Whole Food Markets in Florida.

“Growth (is our goal),” Holly Erez says. “And working with some distributors on a more national level. It would be great to have a nationwide account.”

INSPIRED BY FAMILY

James D’Esterre’s mother, Annalida D’Esterre, used to make big batches of homemade bloody mary mix in her brownstone for her neighbors to congregate, eat drink and be merry (pun intended).

That’s where the name for his business comes from, and why his mom’s face is on the label.

Annalida’s Gourmet Foods carries everything from mustards and relish to 100% lump crab cakes but is most famous (at least locally, for now) for its two bloody mary mixes and hot sauce.

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// FOOD It started in 2004 when D’Esterre and a partner opened a booth at the farmers market selling sausages, hot dogs and breakfast wraps. D’Esterre made the sauces for the booth, and they were enough of a hit that he could start his own separate venture. Now, each week he sells 300 bottles of his Absolutely Without A Doubt The Best Bloody Mary Mix. And he sees more in his future. He’s working on creating a pasteurized version of it so he can expand nationally.

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For 25 years, James Urbaniak bought sausage from a Hungarian butcher in Pennsylvania. When the butcher said he was retiring and going back to the old country, Urbaniak asked him, “But where am I going to get my sausage?”

The butcher took six months teaching Urbaniak, a management consultant working in energy, how to make sausage.

When Urbaniak retired to Sarasota, he continued making authentic Eastern European sausage for friends and James Urbaniak eats sausage twice a week; family. He rented a kitchen and set up here, it’s being produced in Geier’s Sausage a booth at Sarasota Farmers Market Kitchen. “I like Polish sausage and that’s why I — and in 2008, TransAtlantic Sausage Co. started making it — it was easy and different. was born.

Urbaniak developed recipes to suit peo- Sapore Della Vita. In April, she decided to ple’s demand. When one woman asked him start making her own line of all-natural and to make seven-spice Lebanese lamb, he organic confections sold under the name met her request. When Javier Arana of Ja- “Lick My Spoon.”

Insalaco-Gaioni is self-taught from her vier’s Restaurant wanted chorizo, or Nancy Krohngold wanted Texas-style hot links for family and from her husband’s Italian mother. She’s been making jams for 13 Nancy’s Bar-B-Q, Urbaniak obliged.

The demand led to opening a retail store years — the first was an orange marmalade, and it burned. for two years.

Since her start a few months ago, she’s “It got too big for myself and my wife to have as a hobby — we were working around already received much success. Seedling Projects, a national organization focusing the clock all the time,” he says.

Instead, Urbaniak turned to Geir’s Sau- on sustainable food, recently bestowed her sage Kitchen — a USDA approved facility with its Good Food Award for her caramel that produces wholesale sausage to clients sauce confection. She also offers flavors such as Ikea and Disney World — to make such as a chocolate raspberry spread, RazzaMa Tazz; a coconut bahis sausage under his label. nana spread, CoCoNaNa; He went from producing 25 and a pistachio cream, Crema pounds of sausage weekly to more di Pistacchi. A curated sweet than 100. He sells wholesale to places box shipped monthly from such as Marie Selby Botanical GarTreatsie.com carries her line. dens, Javier’s Restaurant, Nancy’s BarAnd in September, Zingerman’s B-Q and Sarasota Polo Club. food-by-mail catalog will carry “What started as retirement her products. boomed into a business,” he says.

Everything she makes is small And now, the 68-year-old is hoping batch and she even hand labels to retire from retirement and pass his business and secret recipes on to the next and cuts all the ribbons on the cute packaging — the most she makes is 12 jars at a interested sausage enthusiast. time. She sells 200 Lick My Spoons products a week, but expects that’s about to change.

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Public schools in Florida are in the midst of a whirlwind of change in standards, instruction, testing, choice, accountability and evaluation.

As I anticipate the start of a new school year, though, I focus on the things that remain constant in our schools: the joyful energy of the students, the dedication and talent of the teachers, the pervasive optimism that we are building a better future together. Every first day of school opens an exciting new chapter in the life of the community and every child in it.

Each fall I recall why I was

drawn to being an educator as a young girl and have loved every minute of my career. I am doubly blessed to be part of a community that values education so highly and is so generous in supporting the success of every new generation of learners.

In March, voters renewed a local millage that provides the “margin of excellence” that keeps Sarasota County continually among the highestperforming school districts in Florida. That community support is a key element in our being ranked third in Florida in student achievement — one of only five districts among 67 in the state that maintained an A grade in 2013, and one of

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As we begin a new school year, I know we will have many changes and challenges in helping our students reach their full academic and personal potential, but I am confident our talented teachers, our dedicated staff, our involved parents and our generous community will pull together as we always have to make 2014-2015 another year of outstanding accomplishments for our schools and our students.

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Alta Vista Elementary School Principal Barbara Shirley was named Elementary School Principal of the Year by the Florida Department of Education.

Oak Park teacher Helen Pastore was named the Teacher of the Year by the Florida Council for Exceptional Children.

Booker Middle School language arts teacher Joanna Fox was named Teacher of the Year by the River of Words international poetry contest.

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THE HEALTH GURU Beverly Girard, SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES For Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services Director Beverly Girard, the last year has been one to remember.

Although most people would say winning Outstanding Director of the Year Award from the national School Nutrition Association was the highlight of their year, Girard is most excited about the programs she, with the help and support of the community, has spearheaded, such as the Farm to School program.

“Our goal is to prepare children to succeed at school,” says Girard who is a “farm kid” at heart and grew up in rural Indiana. “I adore the entire concept of farm to school; I get it.”

In December, the program,

which was started in 2007, was awarded one of four nationwide farm school grants. Farm to School connects local farms and students through field trips and delivers produce for school meals.

“I hope the district will have its own farm one day,” Girard says.

In May 2013, Girard and her department piloted a monthlong supper program at three schools in the district.

The program was so successful, the district picked it up as a permanent feature. It is now serving 13 schools.

This academic year the program will be featured at 14 schools.

“The more we can do to expand the reach of feeding our children and providing nutrition education, the better,” she says.

Girard and her team, along with local nonprofits, including All Faiths Food Bank, work together to take care of children not only during the school year but also during the summer months.

With the help of All Faiths, the department’s Summer Feeding Program, which was established in 1996, has grown by 50% — ­ from 30 sites to 48 in the last year.

“The partnership has been northing short of incredible,” Girard says. “Our goal was to do everything we could to find out where the children were and feed them.”

Currently, Girard is working on her newest ideas for the upcoming school year, including an interactive website, called Nutri-Slice. There, parents canlearn more about their children’s school lunches.

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INNOVATION: Booker High School’s recent $58 million redevelopment not only changed the North Orange Avenue high school’s campus, but also its education program.

With the introduction of one of its most innovative additions, the mock courtroom, Booker High now offers its students the chance to learn more about law and the criminal-justice system with the Law Academy Program.

The four-year law academy encourages students to bring class notes to life with the state-of-the-art facility. The courtroom is the only one of its kind in Sarasota.

“It’s a way to create realistic situations for the students to learn in,” says Law Academy Coordinator Michelle Anderson, who says the courtroom allows students to experience what they would normally only read about. “(Students) can take on each other in these roles; it allows them to think like an attorney, a judge, a witness, plaintiff or defendant.”

Anderson and Booker High officials worked closely with the Sarasota Bar Association Diversity Committee to create the courtroom. With the help of the Sarasota Bar Association Diversity Committee, the

Newtown Redevelopment Committee, Sarasota County School Board and local attorney offices, Anderson raised $30,000 to furnish and develop the room.

When Booker’s school year began last fall, Anderson and her class were ready for their day in court.

Students study and hold mock trails ranging in difficulty, from serious, privacy rights, to the fun, a trial against Goldie Locks for breaking and entering and destruction of property (Locks was found guilty on both charges).

Anderson sources the mock trials from the Florida Law Related Educated Association and spends months with the students researching the different aspects of a case.

Although knowledge is key, Anderson thinks the students’ enthusiasm is priceless.

“Seeing them be excited, engaged and looking forward to the courtroom is my favorite part,” she says. “Being in the courtroom alters the way they carry themselves; they take their roles seriously. There’s nothing quite as valuable as that tangible real world I’m-inthis-space-and-learning-at-thesame-time opportunity that the mock courtroom gives them.”

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At Alta Vista, we are thankful year! for a dedicated, highly qualified We are also staff who provides students with recognized as one of the top 15 instruction and guidance to help them succeed; for volunTitle 1 schools in teers who give so much time Florida, earning the Exceeding and effort to support students; Expectations Award in showfor parents who are involved in ing great progress in student their children’s education; and achievement. We share a common vision of high expectations for students who come eager to SiestainstrucKey’s Premier Childhood learnEarly and try their best. Center for quality classroom Alta Vista is a happening tion, students who are motiDid you know... place, and there is a place vated to learn and a supportive • St. Boniface Preschool has been a part of the Siesta Key of you. Our school for each and encouraging community. community for over 30 years is always an exciting place As a community school with • We are now accepting children from 1- 5 years old when students and families a two-generational approach • Our teachers have atand least a their Bachelor’s degree are on campus. to educating children • Our Small class sizeare ensure individual, as well as,We quality group are looking forward to parents together, we proud instruction another successful school year. of our Eagle Academy, a free • We pride ourselves in providing an environment for children Together, we can make a differseven-week summer academic that supports their desire for learning and exploration, with award winning, developmentally play-based ence! and enrichment program for appropriate, curriculum — Dr. Barbara Shirley students entering kindergarten

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Welcome to what is sure to be another wonderful year at Ashton Elementary School. As you well know, the combination of talented students and supportive parents and staff have created a “TEAM” atmosphere on our campus that produces both incredible citizens and remarkable academic achievement.

Recognizing this track record of accomplishment, we need to be sure to take time to celebrate our students’ success and continue to embrace the spirit of continuous growth.

One of the themes our staff will focus on this year is “Connecting the Essential Pieces to Enhance Teaching and Learning: high and clear expectations; relationship building; alignment and moni-

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Ashton Elementary is proud to represent the schools in Sarasota County and across Florida as a state recognized model school, as noted by the Florida School Report, as well as a five-star, A-rated school of academic excellence. As a Community-of-Caring school, the characteristics of caring, trust, respect, responsibility and family are embraced by all.

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At Ashton, we reach for the stars every day. We’ll see you soon!

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I love Ashton Elementary because I have the opportunity to do so many great things. Last year, I entered the county science fair, ran 40 miles in our Mileage Club and performed in our school musical. We have teachers who really make you work hard but help you to do your best. Our school makes reading and math fun, so sometimes you don’t even realize you are doing work.

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As principal of Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, I would like to welcome you to another year of excellence in and out of the classroom. I am excited to lead a school with such an outstanding reputation for academic, emotional, musical and artistic success.

We work with our staff to strengthen our student and family relationships, teach and expect positive behavior choices, challenge all students with rigorous academic standards and celebrate our tremendous cultural diversity.

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Our entire staff is dedicated to making each student’s experience at Bay Haven engaging, inspiring and challenging.

Our students and families are encouraged to get involved in the variety of activities that our school, community and PTO offer. There are many opportunities for parents and community members to share their time, talent and treasures

I love learning new things every day, especially art, math, science, music and writing stories.

— Shirley Fehr, second grade Shirley’s painting, themed “Wings of Mexico” won a contest for the cover of a Mexican magazine, Cinco de Mayo.

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We encourage you to contact your child’s teacher, the PTO or me to discuss how you can invest in your child’s education.

We look forward to partnering with our parents to continue the legacy of excellence that is, and will continue to be, synonymous with Bay Haven.

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taught him about the kindness of others.

“You meet a lot of amazing people,” says Lakey. “I think (giving back) brings out the good in people.”

In May, The Dream Team held its first official fundraiser, “Dress Down Day,” during the last week of school. Lakey says he expected about 20 people to dress in The Dream Team’s color of blue.

However, when he arrived at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, more than 150 students sported the color.

“Everyone just got excited about helping out,” he says.

Although his family thinks Lakey should take time to focus on himself and his new setting, Lakey already thinks about how to introduce The Dream Team to his new school.

He hopes to organize a schoolwide fundraiser and amass more volunteers. His goal is to raise $5,000 this year.

“I’m excited for a wider group of people I can inspire,” he says.

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In partnership with Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church, the mission of St. Martha Catholic School is to provide each student with diverse opportunities which develop strength in faith and excellence in knowledge and learning. Students build character through their Christian service to the school, parish and world communities.

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Andrew Lakey has always wanted to give back.

“I’ve always had a thing for fundraising,” Lakey says.

Lakey, an incoming freshman at Suncoast Polytechnical High School, launched The Dream Team, a group that organizes fundraisers for children’s charities, in April. He had previously done fundraising for cancer charities after he finished chemotherapy for brain cancer in 2012 at the age of 11. In 2009, Lakey was diagnosed with juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma, and after his cancer was deemed in remission, he began focusing on giving back to charities for children with similar challenges.

“I really wanted to try to help people who were going through the same thing that I was,” he says.

Before he officially began working on The Dream Team in January, Lakey held fundraisers, including a car wash that raised $1,000 and a carnival that raised $2,000.

After researching how to start a nonprofit organization, Lakey realized it wasn’t as easy as he thought, so he decided to launch a website that organized fundraising events and activities to benefit the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children and other charities designated to help children.

The self-taught ukulele-, guitar- and violin-playing student launched The Dream Team’s website in June and is working on starting a monthly newsletter for his 25 “teammates,” or volunteers.

Although the website has only been up for two-and-ahalf months, The Dream Team already is working to raise money and awareness for its charities. Currently, Lakey and his teammates are building an origami crane mobile for a children’s charity.

Lakey says creating a website and organizing events has

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BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2500 Vinson Ave., Sarasota • 361-6230 sarasotacountyschools.net/schools/brentwood

Principal: John Weida Mascot: Superstars Colors: Red, white and blue Open house: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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Welcome to Brentwood Elementary, home of the Superstars. Brentwood is a great neighborhood school located off of Webber and McIntosh. It is a great school because of our hardworking students, staff, parents and our community.

Brentwood is a school community with a focus on academic excellence, character development, healthy living and community involvement.

At Brentwood, we have incorporated Thinking Maps into our learning, as well as integrated the arts across the curriculum; embraced the Community-of-

WHY I LOVE MY SCHOOL I love being a Brentwood Superstar because my teachers are really nice, and I can earn starbucks. My teacher, Mrs. Russo, teaches us fun stuff. She taught me to write sentences and about numbers. One of my favorite things was the Reading Round Up. I got to go to the Renaissance party because I was a good listener. I also like going to music, so I can play the pianos. I can’t wait to make new friends, start learning and see my teacher!

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Caring philosophy and our core values of respect, caring, family responsibility and trust to develop our character; sustained the largest run/walk clubs in the county to promote a healthy lifestyle; and involved our community in multiple avenues through our Parent Teacher Organization.

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EMMA E BOOKER •

ELEMENTARY Martin Luther King Jr. SCHOOL 2350 Way, Sarasota • 361-6480 sarasotacountyschools.net/schools/emmaebooker

Principal: Dawn Clayton Mascot: Tornadoes Colors: Purple and yellow Open house: 1 to 3 p.m.

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I would like to take a moment and welcome each and every one of you to Emma E. Booker Elementary — or welcome you back! Emma E. Booker is “Home of the Tornadoes,” and we take great pride in being a neighborhood school focused on all students achieving at high levels. We are a school family committed to teaching students the skills they need to be successful in life, both academically and socially. Our staff works incredibly hard to form lasting relationships with students and families all working toward the same goal: student achievement.

We are excited to meet you and can’t wait to show you all the wonderful things Emma E. Booker Elementary has to offer.

— Dawn Clayton

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Premier Education for a Life of Purpose For more than fifty years, Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School has provided a strong educational foundation for students in grades K – 8. Ensuring students meet rigorous academic standards and benchmarks demands attention to students’ needs, instructional practices, integration of a variety of text materials and technology, and continual progress monitoring of achievement.

Our curriculum standards are set forth by the Diocese of Venice. These standards have been created to encompass our Catholic faith, gospel values and Catholic Social Justice Teachings, as well as the work of national curriculum experts through the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), International Reading Association (IRA), National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and the Partnership for 21st.

Our comprehensive program boasts instruction in the Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening), Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, Visual and Fine Arts, Music Appreciation and Instrumental Performance, Foreign Language (Spanish), Technology and Media, and Physical Education.

In addition to our premier education in these content areas, we offer programs for enrichment and remediation, academic competitions, and team sports activities and competitions.

Expectations for students’ academic achievement are routinely evaluated to challenge students to meet their potential for a life of purpose. When students graduate from ECS, they demonstrate the behaviors and characteristics of life-long learners...articulate, caring, faith-filled, creative, self-disciplined, responsible, respectful, collaborative, innovative, critical thinkers, and problem-solvers.

Your child can begin their academic journey at the age of three in our preschool program through grade eight. We are confident in the preparation of our students. You can be as well.

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THE KINDERGARTNER

By Harriet Sokmensuer | Community Editor

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Liza Collier loves to entertain and make new friends.

Liza Collier cannot wait to start kindergarten. Sitting outside on the playground of her preschool, The Gan at Temple Sinai, Liza, 5, jumps in the air when thinking of the upcoming academic year.

“I’m too excited,” she says.

Liza will join her sister, Ella, 7, at Southside Elementary in August and says she looks forward to learning new things.

Liza loves making new friends. She also loves to entertain and belts out movie soundtracks, such as Disney films “Mulan” and “Frozen.”

“I’ve seen it a kazillion times,” she says before singing a sampling of the movie’s lead number, “Let It Go.” Liza also helps her mom, Mary, around the house and, in the mornings, helps get her little sister, Cici, ready.

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FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Principal: Dr. Laura Kingsley Mascot: Treasure chest Colors: Blue and white Open house: 6 to 6:45 p.m. (K); 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (first to fifth grade) Aug. 15

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Fruitville is the place to be!

We are filled with welcoming and loving staff members who want each child to succeed in school, no matter what.

Fruitville’s motto of “I Can” is present throughout the school, and the students and staff take great pride in displaying this attitude in their daily challenges.

At Fruitville, we believe that kindness matters, and we look for children and staff kindnesses to share. Come by and find out why everyone says: “Discover Fruitville … a local treasure.”

— Laura Kingsley

FUN FACT: Fruitville will be getting a new building. Construction will begin summer 2015.

WHY I LOVE MY SCHOOL

Four reasons why I love my school: 1. I love the teachers, especially Mrs. Kolb and Mrs. Mitchell. “They are very nice and teach me new things.”

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4. I love the playground. “I can’t wait to get on the big playground this year as a second-grader.”

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Gocio Elementary School was one of only a dozen schools in Florida to earn the Arts Achieve! Model School Designation in 2014. And if that isn’t enough to convince you to join our Gocio family, our school has also met the criteria to be designated as a 5-Star School of Excellence this school year.

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By Harriet Sokmensuer | Community Editor

Ask any Pine View School for the Gifted student what he or she thinks of Principal Dr. Stephen Covert, and most likely you’ll hear praises.

Covert, a Virginia native, has made a great first impression on his new family at Pine View.

Covert assumed the role of principal at the Osprey-based school last August. He left his job as assistant superintendent in Spotsylvania County, Va., to move here.

This summer, Covert reflected on the past school year.

Humbled by his students’ kind words, Covert says the role came naturally to him.

Growing up with his father, who served as a principal at a high school in Virginia, Covert is familiar with the position.

In fact, at one point in his academic career, Covert and his father served as principals simultaneously at two schools in Spotsylvania County.

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Before this year’s graduation, Covert watched the last five years’ ceremonies and met with each senior, something that is helping him better understand the school’s needs.

“I’m going to need to work with smarter minds than my own,” says Covert, praising his fellow staff members, students and teachers.

Covert, a father of two, is looking forward to his second year at Pine View.

“If you have a great year, the next year can be even better,” he says.

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GULF GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6500 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota • 361-6400 sarasotacountyschools.net/schools/gulfgate

Principal: Robin Magac Mascot: Tigers Colors: Blue and white Open house: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 15

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Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year! Many diverse learning experiences are in place for our students.

Our goal is to challenge our children intellectually, grow them socially and guide them toward independent thinking and problem-solving through the use of the Sunshine State Standards.

As we strive to promote healthy development in all aspects of each student’s life, we also strive to develop a community of students of good character. We are proud to be a Positive Behavior Support School, where our students are “STARRS!” We encourage each student to be

“safe, timely, active learners, responsible and respectful.”

Our staff is truly amazing, with more than 85% of them holding advanced degrees.

Most of our teachers took many hours of professional development this summer. Our staff, in conjunction with volunteers and our PTA, works tirelessly on behalf of our students!

Our location makes our school a true neighborhood school. Generations of Sarasota families have walked the halls of GGES, and several staff members attended our school as children. I am looking forward to another phenomenal year, and I am honored and blessed to be the principal at Gulf Gate!

— Robin L. Magac

FUN FACT: In 2002, Gulf Gate Elementary School was chosen as the winner of the Education Design Showcase Award. It was the only elementary school in the state of Florida chosen to receive the award that year.

WHY I LOVE MY SCHOOL I love Gulf Gate Elementary because the teachers and staff are excellent and very nice and generous with their time. Everyone at Gulf Gate Elementary makes the students feel special in every way. Mrs. Magac knows every name of every student. The school and the PTA hold awesome family events, like movie nights and carnival. I love the family events because they are fun and entertaining and you can meet up with friends and family.

— Seamus McCollum, fourth grade

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I have been a part of the Lakeview family even before I was a student here.

The staff at Lakeview is welcoming and kind, just like a big family! They all work hard so that every day can be a better place for students to learn.

One of the most memorable times I had at Lakeview was when we got our Microsoft tablets. We got to take pictures around campus, made PowerPoint presentations and worked on Office 365 projects together — even when we weren’t in the same room!

As fun as the tablets were, another amazing opportunity we had was to go to Oak Park and work with the children there. We got to teach the children things that were new to them, as well as have them keep practicing new skills.

One thing I will never forget is the Lakeview carnival. All the teachers came after school to help with their class booths. My teachers, Ms. Usman and Mr. Feaster, were at their booth in the bike cage where kids threw wet sponges at them!

One of my favorite classes I had this year was art. For one particular project, my partner and I got to work on a project for Embracing Our Differences. We made a clay 3-D vase with puzzle pieces and flags from different countries.

Of all the years I have been in elementary school, this year has by far been the most memorable and fun.

— Amanda Kennelly, graduating fifth-grader

I have missed you so much this summer! I hope you spent the past two months learning new things, reading great books and having lots of fun with your family and friends. I am really looking forward to hearing all about your summer adventures!

Your teacher is very excited to meet you at our Meet Your Teacher Day from 1 to 3 Aug. 15. The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 18. Starting day one, be sure to come to school on time and ready to learn.

This school year will be your best yet. Let’s get started, Lancers!

— Joan Bower

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THE POET

Dominique Golder, age 13 BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL Beaming with excitement, Dominque Golder talks about her love of writing.

“I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember,” says the 5-foot, 11-inch 13-year-old.

Golder, who is going in to the eighth grade at Booker Middle School and says she feels “fantastic” about the upcoming year, is a published poet and recognized fiction writer.

“I’m just excited about life,” she says. With a signed contract at Next Models in Miami and the 2012 Presidential Academic Achievement Award, Golder has every reason to be.

Golder first started writing in elementary school. She remembers writing page after page on her family’s old desktop computer. When she was in fifth grade, a haiku she

handed in to her teacher titled “Sunflowers Bloom” became published in 2011. Although she can’t remember the haiku, she will never forget how seeing her work published made her feel.

For Golder, summer vacation means more time to write.

She says once she starts, she can’t stop. The most number of pages she has written in a day is 12, and the story “made my friends cry while reading.”

“My mom comes in to my room every night and asks me to go to bed,” she says, laughing. “I’m like, ‘It’s only 4 a.m.!’”

Golder also writes fan stories based on popular series, draws fictional characters and acts in films Ringling College of Art and Design students produce.

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JUST THE FACTS Principal: Allison S. Foster Mascot: Falcons Colors: Royal blue and white Meet the teacher: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14

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The 2014-2015 year will be an exciting one at Phillippi!

Here are highlights of some of our new programs and initiatives for next year: ● “Come Watch Us Grow!” — Paul Mattison has taken the lead to create a garden at Phillippi. The students had the opportunity to see the garden grow from the installation of the grow boxes to getting dirty and moving soil to get the garden started.

Prior to the end of the year, the students planted the first set of crops. It will be exciting to harvest the crops in August and enjoy the fresh-grown vegetables in our cafeteria! ● “Healthy Body, Healthy

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Next year, Phillippi will continue to offer a rigorous academic program with our new and existing program. As an International Baccalaureate school, our goal is to develop

WHY I LOVE MY SCHOOL

I love my school because of the teachers who improve my knowledge through interactive learning experiences.

— Grant Collins, fifth grade

knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded and wellbalanced students who are prepared for the global world!

The addition of the garden, wellness program and technology resources will create a state-of-the-art educational experience for our students.

I am excited to start the year and to see all our Phillippi Falcons!

— Allison Foster

FUN FACT: Phillippi Shores Elementary has been an authorized IB school since 2007.

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Tom Buchanan looks forward to golfing more during retirement.

THE RETIREE Tom Buchanan, TUTTLE ELEMENTARY Leaving Tuttle Elementary School won’t be easy for former Principal Tom Buchanan.

“I’ll miss the people most,” says Buchanan, who served as Tuttle’s principal for a decade.

“It’s a community.”

Under Buchanan’s leadership, Tuttle reached new heights, earning the Adequate Yearly Progress award in 2006.

The school has received the award every year since.

Buchanan’s efforts to bring the school community together led him to earn the title of the School District’s Principal of the Year in 2008-09.

“That was a career highlight,” he says. “The fact that the district and my peers would consider me the best principal was a real thrill.”

Although some may remember Buchanan for his career

achievements, others may remember him best for his dedication to encouraging student involvement.

When the school was raising money for United Way’s “Got Change Save Lives” campaign in the 2006-07 school year, Buchanan agreed to be one of three teachers eligible to be slimed if children put the most change in his jar.

“It was a way to motivate them to donate,” he says. “Students are going to want to see their principal slimed.”

The sliming was a success.

“I just always wanted to make a difference with children and give them better futures,” says Buchanan who credits his love of the Tuttle community to its family-oriented feel. “We are one big family. It was very hard to leave,” Buchanan said.

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Welcome to the 2014-15 school year! Southside School enjoys a rich historical background, as well as a tradition of high academic expectations for 89 years here in beautiful Sarasota. We are proud to provide an outstanding educational experience for all students. Our students consistently perform among the top in the county and state on standardized testing.

We will begin this school year offering “All the Arts” and more to our students through special area classes. These include dance, drama, music, visual art, technology, physical education and science. We are thankful to our PTO, foundation, parents and business partners for the support of these programs.

The school year promises to

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I love my school because of the caring and brilliant teachers. Two examples are Mrs. Fogleman, my fourth-grade teacher, and Mrs. Dennis, my third-grade teacher. Mrs. Fogleman taught me how to write expository and narrative essays, dedicating two hours every morning. The second example is Mrs. Dennis. Every day, she would write a part of history that occurred that day in a previous year.

— Alex Kempton, fifth grade

be filled with activities in which students and families can get involved both during the school day and after school. Academically, classroom teachers will continue to seek best-practice models to deliver instruction in all of the content areas. Afterschool clubs will be in full force.

Each school year brings an opportunity for a new beginning. It is always exciting to see our returning friends and to make new ones! I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

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JUST THE FACTS Principal: Eric Jackson Mascot: Eagles Colors: Yellow and teal Open house: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 Projected enrollment: 708 PTO president: Laura Paolercio FCAT (2013-14): A

18. Please take advantage of this time to locate your child’s classroom, meet the teacher and drop off classroom supplies. Afterward, please visit our cafeteria for a PTO social.

While there, please check out our informational tables to acquaint yourself with our PTO, fundraising opportunities, busing, extracurricular activities, pay lunch accounts and other information.

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To those students and parents who are new to the Tatum Ridge community, we extend an especially warm welcome and wish for you to have a positive and productive year. You will find our school to be a safe, welcoming and student-centered learning environment.

Please plan on attending our annual Meet the Teacher Night scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14.

The purpose of this event is to provide your child an opportunity to feel comfortable beginning his/her first day of school Monday, Aug.

I encourage you to explore our website to learn more about our curriculum, staff, programs, activities and classrooms. We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of our students and staff, and we hope you enjoy your visit to our website. If you have questions about our school, please feel free to contact us.

Our staff wishes you a wonderful start to the new school year. I am looking forward to working with you and your children.

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I love my school because I learn a lot of new things, and I do a lot of different things like music and art. I also get to be with my friends, and I get a good lunch. An interesting activity at Tuttle is when we do reading games during reading class.

Also, I love to answer questions in math class!

— Shaniya Lane, fifth grade

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We appreciate your interest and support of Tuttle Elementary as we move forward together.

As a collective community, we will continue to grow with success!

— Tomas Dinverno

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Our staff, students and parents all work together to support the Tuttle commitment with respect for one another with readiness to learn and with personal responsibility.

There are many exciting events planned for the coming school year, and we invite you to participate with your family. We also invite you to be part of the Parent/ Teacher Organization (PTO), as well as the School Advisory Council. More information can be

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By Harriet Sokmensuer | Community Editor

THE VOLUNTEER Like most parents with two of her children enrolled at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, Mary Khoshi finds herself in and out of the school daily.

However, Khoshi can be found volunteering in the classrooms more often than most. As a parent, Khoshi spends about half of her week helping her children’s teachers with projects, lessons and field trips.

She says the encouragement from other parents, teachers and students keeps her coming back.

“They don’t just want you there; they need you there,” she says. “I have fun every time I go.”

Khoshi first became involved with the school in the fall when she volunteered to help at the school’s annual fall festival.

What was supposed to be a few hours of helping with games and the buffet area turned into a day of working with enthusi-

astic parents and teachers.

“They welcome you,” Khoshi says of her peers. “It doesn’t matter if you’re not part of the Parent Teacher Organization.

They say, ‘Please come as many times as you’d like.’”

The most rewarding part of volunteering is seeing her children and the other students have fun learning, she says.

In her daughter Atussa’s kindergarten class this year, Khoshi earned the name “sight-word lady” because every week she helped the students learn a list of 10 vocabulary words.

She says seeing the children in both her daughters’ classes greet her with smiles is what makes her happiest.

“You open the door, and they’re so happy to see you,” she says. “They let you be a part of the class. You’re in the class with them; you’re one of them.

You’re not someone’s mom. You just belong in that group.”

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Mary Khoshi spends half her week volunteering at Bay Haven.

Khoshi knows that as her girls grow up, they will want their independence. She says volunteering allows her to stay close to them and see them grow both inside and outside of the classroom.

“I like to see where they learn their manners, who their friends are and how they

learn,” she says.

Khoshi plans to continue volunteering for as long as possible — without embarrassing her growing girls.

“Soon enough, (my daughters) are going to say, ‘Mom, drop me off on the corner!’” she says, laughing. “So, as long as they want me there, I’ll be there.”

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WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3400 Wilkinson Road, Sarasota • 361-6477 sarasotacountyschools.net/ schools/wilkinson

JUST THE FACTS Principal: Ruth Thomas Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Green and white Meet the teacher: 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 14

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Wilkinson will once again open its doors to welcome more than 500 students back to school.

Our success is a result of our hardworking students, staff, parents and community.

On behalf of all Wilkinson School employees, I want to extend a warm welcome back to school. Parents are an important part of our school community and contribute mightily to our success.

I am proud to say that I lead an awesome staff at Wilkinson — teachers, paraprofessionals and classified staff that are second to none. At Wilkinson, we believe all children are entitled to a safe and stimulating environment that will enable them to grow emotionally, intellectually and physically.

Our staff believes in the philosophy of differentiated instruction and provides several instructional methods to ensure

each child has opportunities to shine using his or her talents. We also have a strong commitment to school-wide Positive Behavior Support. Students love getting “pawed” and are always proud to wear their paw stickers and show them off to family members!

I hope you savor the last days of summer. We look forward to seeing you and your child on Aug. 18.

It’s going to be a terrific year! I can’t wait to see everyone.

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“People call fencing ‘physical chess.’ It’s really a mind game,” says Argyris, an incoming senior at Sarasota Military Academy.

“The smarter ones are always going to win — the tactical ones.”

Argyris began fencing when he was 11 years old after seeing James Bond sword fight in “Die Another Day.” After taking a break from fencing at 13 and moving in 2010 to Sarasota, Argyris decided to practice at the Sarasota Fencing Academy, where he continues to practice three times a week.

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SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Address: 645 Central Ave., Sarasota Phone: 330-1855 Website: ssas.org Principal: Tara Tahmosh-Newell Schedule pick-up: Aug. 13: 8:30 a.m to noon (sixth grade); 1 to 2:30 p.m. (seventh grade); 3 to 4:30 p.m. (eighth grade)

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Address: 8084 Hawkins Road, Sarasota Phone: 924-4242 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/suncoast Principal: Steve Crump Back to School night: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14

Address: 801 Orange Ave., Sarasota Phone: 926-1700 Website: sarasotamilitaryacademy.com Headmaster: Christina Bowman Orientation: Seniors: 8 to 9 a.m.

Aug. 12 (names A-J) and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (names K-Z); juniors: 8 to 9 a.m. Aug. 13 (A-J) and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

(K-Z); sophomores: 8 to 9 a.m.

Aug. 14 (A-J) and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (K-Z); new students/ freshmen: 8 to 10 a.m. Aug. 15 (A-J) and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (K-Z)

SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES Address: 845 S. School Ave. (elementary campus); 4311 Wilkinson Road (middle school campus), Sarasota Phone: 953-4433 (elementary), 342-0963 (middle) Website: suncoastschool.org

Executive director: Stephen Evans Orientation: Aug. 12 (prekindergarten to second grade); Aug. 13 (third through fifth grades); and Aug. 14 (middle school orientation)

PRIVATE SCHOOLS THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTER Address: 1999 Lincoln Drive, Sarasota Phone: 365-3330 Website: achieve-center.com Director: Michael Trapani Grades: First to 12th

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BRICKHOUSE ACADEMY Address: 3552 Webber St., Sarasota Phone: 924-7681 Website: brickhouse-academy.com Principal: Allison Detra Grades: Kindergarten to 12th

CARDINAL MOONEY HIGH SCHOOL Address: 4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota Phone: 371-4917 Website: cmhs-sarasota.org Principal: Steve Christie Grades: Ninth to 12th

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Aug. 18 Grades: Kindergarten to eighth

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Aug. 15 Grades: Kindergarten through 12th

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Address: 5020 Fielding Lane, Sarasota Phone: 921-7739 Website: prew.org Principal: Mary Eisenbise Grades: Sixth to 12th

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ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Address: 4380 Fruitville Road, Sarasota Phone: 953-4181 Website: stmarthaschool.net Principal: Siobhan M. Young Back to School night: 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 18 Grades: Pre-K to eighth

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SONHAVEN PREPARATORY ACADEMY Address: 3560 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota Phone: 360-2000 Website: sonhaven.com School leaders/founders: Dr. Thomas and Dr. Carolyn Hilt Grades: Pre-kindergarten to 12th

GOLDIE FELDMAN ACADEMY AT TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Address: 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota Phone: 552-2770 Website: tbsschools.org Director: Wendy Katz Grades: Preschool to eighth

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Address: 2250 Myrtle St., Sarasota Phone: 359-5824 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/bookermiddle Orientation: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 13 (sixth grade); 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 14 (seventh grade); and 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 14 (eighth grade) Open house: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 Principal: LaShawn Houston-Frost 2013-14 FCAT grade: C

Address: 701 S. McIntosh Road, Sarasota Phone: 361-6520 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/mcintosh Orientation: Aug. 14: 4 to 5 p.m. (sixth grade); 5 to 6 p.m. (seventh grade); and 6 to 6:30 p.m. (eighth grade) Open house: 5:45 to 7 p.m.

Sept. 10 Principal: Dr. Harriet Moore 2013-14 FCAT grade: B

Address: 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota Phone: 355-2967 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/bookerhigh Principal: Dr. Rachel Shelley Freshmen orientation: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 15

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SARASOTA MIDDLE

Address: 3636 S. Shade Ave., Sarasota Phone: 361-6472 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/brookside Orientation: 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 14 (sixth grade); and 1 to 3 p.m.

Aug. 14 (seventh and eighth grades) Open house: 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 2 Principal: Kristine Lawrence 2013-14 FCAT grade: B

Address: 4826 Ashton Road, Sarasota Phone: 361-6464 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/sarasotamiddle Orientation: 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 12 (eighth grade); 2 to 4 p.m.

Aug. 13 (seventh grade); and 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 (sixth grade) Open house: 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 4 Principal: Karen Rose 2013-14 FCAT grade: A

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PINE VIEW SCHOOL Address: 1 Python Path, Osprey Phone: 486-2001 Website: sarasota.k12.fl.us/pvs Principal: Dr. Stephen Covert Open house: 6 p.m. Sept. 4 (grades two through five); 6 p.m.

Sept. 28 (grades six through 12)

RIVERVIEW HIGH Address: 1 Ram Way, Sarasota Phone: 923-1484 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/riverview Principal: Linda Nook Make-up orientation: 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 15

SARASOTA HIGH Address: 1000 S. School Ave., Sarasota Phone: 955-0181 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/sarasotahigh Principal: Jeff Hradek Make-up orientation: 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 13 Open house: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26

SUNCOAST POLYTECHNICAL HIGH Address: 4650 Beneva Road, Sarasota Phone: 921-3981 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/suncoastpolytechnical Assistant Director: Trenton Terry Freshman orientation: 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 14 New student potluck barbecue: Noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 14

VENICE HIGH Address: 1 Indian Ave., Venice Phone: 488-6726 Website: sarasotacountyschools. net/schools/venicehigh Principal: Jack Turgeon Freshman orientation: 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 14

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